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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.99, 34,362.41 and 17,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.99, 34,362.41 and 17,998.50 is: 26,933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.99 : 34,362.41 = 17,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.99/34,362.41 = 17,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.99x = 34,362.41 × 17,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.99x = 618,471,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,471,746.39/22,962.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,933.42

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