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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.96, 34,460.88 and 18,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.96, 34,460.88 and 18,566.62 is: 27,857.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.96 : 34,460.88 = 18,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.96/34,460.88 = 18,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.96x = 34,460.88 × 18,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.96x = 639,822,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,822,063.83/22,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,857.16

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