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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.80, 34,288.20 and 18,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.80, 34,288.20 and 18,970.80 is: 28,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.80 : 34,288.20 = 18,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.80/34,288.20 = 18,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.80x = 34,288.20 × 18,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.80x = 650,474,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,474,584.56/22,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,456.20

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