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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,881.70, 34,322.55 and 18,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,881.70, 34,322.55 and 18,273.70 is: 27,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,881.70 : 34,322.55 = 18,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,881.70/34,322.55 = 18,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,881.70x = 34,322.55 × 18,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,881.70x = 627,199,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,199,981.94/22,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,410.55

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