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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,851.80, 34,277.70 and 19,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,851.80, 34,277.70 and 19,165.40 is: 28,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,851.80 : 34,277.70 = 19,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,851.80/34,277.70 = 19,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,851.80x = 34,277.70 × 19,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,851.80x = 656,945,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,945,831.58/22,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,748.10

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