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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.80, 33,644.70 and 18,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.80, 33,644.70 and 18,973.80 is: 28,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.80 : 33,644.70 = 18,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.80/33,644.70 = 18,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.80x = 33,644.70 × 18,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.80x = 638,367,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,367,808.86/22,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,460.70

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