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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.76, 34,258.46 and 18,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.76, 34,258.46 and 18,404.36 is: 27,568.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.76 : 34,258.46 = 18,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.76/34,258.46 = 18,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.76x = 34,258.46 × 18,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.76x = 630,505,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,505,030.89/22,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,568.17

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