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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,770.40, 34,123.60 and 18,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,770.40, 34,123.60 and 18,098.40 is: 27,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,770.40 : 34,123.60 = 18,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,770.40/34,123.60 = 18,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,770.40x = 34,123.60 × 18,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,770.40x = 617,582,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,582,562.24/22,770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,122.17

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