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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.64, 34,248.60 and 18,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.64, 34,248.60 and 18,406.48 is: 27,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.64 : 34,248.60 = 18,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.64/34,248.60 = 18,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.64x = 34,248.60 × 18,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.64x = 630,396,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,396,170.93/22,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,561.15

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