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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.59, 34,183.83 and 18,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.59, 34,183.83 and 18,858.78 is: 28,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.59 : 34,183.83 = 18,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.59/34,183.83 = 18,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.59x = 34,183.83 × 18,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.59x = 644,665,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,665,329.53/22,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,219.61

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