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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,969.74, 34,372.53 and 18,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,969.74, 34,372.53 and 18,005.25 is: 26,943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,969.74 : 34,372.53 = 18,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,969.74/34,372.53 = 18,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,969.74x = 34,372.53 × 18,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,969.74x = 618,885,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,885,995.78/22,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.54

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