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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,677.40, 34,016.10 and 18,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,677.40, 34,016.10 and 18,522.10 is: 27,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,677.40 : 34,016.10 = 18,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,677.40/34,016.10 = 18,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,677.40x = 34,016.10 × 18,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,677.40x = 630,049,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,049,605.81/22,677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,783.15

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