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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,469.60, 33,662.28 and 18,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,469.60, 33,662.28 and 18,795.44 is: 28,157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,469.60 : 33,662.28 = 18,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,469.60/33,662.28 = 18,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,469.60x = 33,662.28 × 18,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,469.60x = 632,697,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,697,364.00/22,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,157.93

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