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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,605.60, 33,908.40 and 18,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,605.60, 33,908.40 and 18,231.60 is: 27,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,605.60 : 33,908.40 = 18,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,605.60/33,908.40 = 18,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,605.60x = 33,908.40 × 18,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,605.60x = 618,204,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,204,385.44/22,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.40

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