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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.81, 34,243.92 and 18,199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.81, 34,243.92 and 18,199.71 is: 27,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.81 : 34,243.92 = 18,199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.81/34,243.92 = 18,199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.81x = 34,243.92 × 18,199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.81x = 623,229,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,229,413.26/22,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,176.32

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