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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,772.26, 34,171.35 and 18,184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,772.26, 34,171.35 and 18,184.42 is: 27,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,772.26 : 34,171.35 = 18,184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,772.26/34,171.35 = 18,184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,772.26x = 34,171.35 × 18,184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,772.26x = 621,386,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,386,180.37/22,772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,286.98

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