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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,929.80, 34,472.48 and 18,308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,929.80, 34,472.48 and 18,308.84 is: 27,525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,929.80 : 34,472.48 = 18,308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,929.80/34,472.48 = 18,308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,929.80x = 34,472.48 × 18,308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,929.80x = 631,151,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,151,120.72/22,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,525.37

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