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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.55, 33,708.83 and 18,973.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.55, 33,708.83 and 18,973.35 is: 28,460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.55 : 33,708.83 = 18,973.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.55/33,708.83 = 18,973.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.55x = 33,708.83 × 18,973.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.55x = 639,569,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,569,334.81/22,472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,460.03

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