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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.76, 34,262.96 and 18,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.76, 34,262.96 and 18,407.36 is: 27,572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.76 : 34,262.96 = 18,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.76/34,262.96 = 18,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.76x = 34,262.96 × 18,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.76x = 630,690,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,690,639.39/22,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,572.67

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