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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.67, 34,213.52 and 18,131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.67, 34,213.52 and 18,131.91 is: 27,198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.67 : 34,213.52 = 18,131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.67/34,213.52 = 18,131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.67x = 34,213.52 × 18,131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.67x = 620,356,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,356,465.42/22,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,198.27

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