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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,766.76, 34,163.10 and 18,178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,766.76, 34,163.10 and 18,178.92 is: 27,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,766.76 : 34,163.10 = 18,178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,766.76/34,163.10 = 18,178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,766.76x = 34,163.10 × 18,178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,766.76x = 621,048,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,048,261.85/22,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,278.73

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