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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,885.80, 34,328.70 and 18,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,885.80, 34,328.70 and 18,220.20 is: 27,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,885.80 : 34,328.70 = 18,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,885.80/34,328.70 = 18,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,885.80x = 34,328.70 × 18,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,885.80x = 625,475,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,475,779.74/22,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,330.30

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