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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.20, 34,459.80 and 18,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.20, 34,459.80 and 18,365.20 is: 27,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.20 : 34,459.80 = 18,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.20/34,459.80 = 18,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.20x = 34,459.80 × 18,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.20x = 632,861,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,861,118.96/22,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,547.80

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