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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.80, 33,661.20 and 18,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.80, 33,661.20 and 18,984.80 is: 28,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.80 : 33,661.20 = 18,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.80/33,661.20 = 18,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.80x = 33,661.20 × 18,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.80x = 639,051,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,051,149.76/22,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,477.20

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