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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,863.70, 34,246.95 and 18,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,863.70, 34,246.95 and 18,975.70 is: 28,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,863.70 : 34,246.95 = 18,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,863.70/34,246.95 = 18,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,863.70x = 34,246.95 × 18,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,863.70x = 649,859,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,859,849.12/22,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,423.21

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