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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.18, 34,419.89 and 18,267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.18, 34,419.89 and 18,267.35 is: 27,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.18 : 34,419.89 = 18,267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.18/34,419.89 = 18,267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.18x = 34,419.89 × 18,267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.18x = 628,759,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,759,914.16/22,968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,375.26

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