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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,618.02, 33,949.23 and 18,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,618.02, 33,949.23 and 18,893.72 is: 28,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,618.02 : 33,949.23 = 18,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,618.02/33,949.23 = 18,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,618.02x = 33,949.23 × 18,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,618.02x = 641,427,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,427,233.04/22,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,359.13

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