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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,590.20, 33,836.70 and 18,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,590.20, 33,836.70 and 18,702.20 is: 28,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,590.20 : 33,836.70 = 18,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,590.20/33,836.70 = 18,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,590.20x = 33,836.70 × 18,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,590.20x = 632,820,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,820,730.74/22,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.06

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