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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957, 34,403.18 and 18,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957, 34,403.18 and 18,256.16 is: 27,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957 : 34,403.18 = 18,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957/34,403.18 = 18,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957x = 34,403.18 × 18,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957x = 628,069,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,069,958.59/22,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,358.54

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