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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,965.95, 34,457.87 and 18,564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,965.95, 34,457.87 and 18,564.62 is: 27,854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,965.95 : 34,457.87 = 18,564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,965.95/34,457.87 = 18,564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,965.95x = 34,457.87 × 18,564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,965.95x = 639,697,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,697,136.68/22,965.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,854.15

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