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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,881.60, 34,322.40 and 17,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,881.60, 34,322.40 and 17,966.40 is: 26,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,881.60 : 34,322.40 = 17,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,881.60/34,322.40 = 17,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,881.60x = 34,322.40 × 17,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,881.60x = 616,649,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,649,967.36/22,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.60

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