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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.40, 34,159.60 and 18,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.40, 34,159.60 and 18,122.40 is: 27,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.40 : 34,159.60 = 18,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.40/34,159.60 = 18,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.40x = 34,159.60 × 18,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.40x = 619,053,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,053,935.04/22,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,158.16

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