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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.76, 34,261.46 and 18,406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.76, 34,261.46 and 18,406.36 is: 27,571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.76 : 34,261.46 = 18,406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.76/34,261.46 = 18,406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.76x = 34,261.46 × 18,406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.76x = 630,628,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,628,766.89/22,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,571.17

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