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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,562.20, 33,794.70 and 18,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,562.20, 33,794.70 and 18,674.20 is: 27,971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,562.20 : 33,794.70 = 18,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,562.20/33,794.70 = 18,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,562.20x = 33,794.70 × 18,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,562.20x = 631,088,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,088,986.74/22,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,971.07

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