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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,629.60, 33,944.40 and 18,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,629.60, 33,944.40 and 18,255.60 is: 27,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,629.60 : 33,944.40 = 18,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,629.60/33,944.40 = 18,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,629.60x = 33,944.40 × 18,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,629.60x = 619,675,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,675,388.64/22,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,383.40

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