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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,837.74, 34,267.68 and 19,881.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,837.74, 34,267.68 and 19,881.78 is: 29,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,837.74 : 34,267.68 = 19,881.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,837.74/34,267.68 = 19,881.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,837.74x = 34,267.68 × 19,881.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,837.74x = 681,302,474.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,302,474.87/22,837.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,832.31

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