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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,854.70, 34,282.05 and 18,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,854.70, 34,282.05 and 18,246.70 is: 27,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,854.70 : 34,282.05 = 18,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,854.70/34,282.05 = 18,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,854.70x = 34,282.05 × 18,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,854.70x = 625,534,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,534,281.74/22,854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,370.05

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