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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,907.58, 34,318.26 and 17,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,907.58, 34,318.26 and 17,962.20 is: 26,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,907.58 : 34,318.26 = 17,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,907.58/34,318.26 = 17,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,907.58x = 34,318.26 × 17,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,907.58x = 616,431,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,431,449.77/22,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.50

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