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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.60, 33,911.40 and 18,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.60, 33,911.40 and 18,233.60 is: 27,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.60 : 33,911.40 = 18,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.60/33,911.40 = 18,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.60x = 33,911.40 × 18,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.60x = 618,326,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,326,903.04/22,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,350.40

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