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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.79, 34,174.50 and 18,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.79, 34,174.50 and 18,348.30 is: 27,484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.79 : 34,174.50 = 18,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.79/34,174.50 = 18,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.79x = 34,174.50 × 18,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.79x = 627,043,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,043,978.35/22,814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,484.10

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