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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.20, 33,719.70 and 18,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.20, 33,719.70 and 18,624.20 is: 27,896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.20 : 33,719.70 = 18,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.20/33,719.70 = 18,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.20x = 33,719.70 × 18,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.20x = 628,002,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,002,436.74/22,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,896.09

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