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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.70, 34,462.05 and 18,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.70, 34,462.05 and 18,366.70 is: 27,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.70 : 34,462.05 = 18,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.70/34,462.05 = 18,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.70x = 34,462.05 × 18,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.70x = 632,954,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,954,133.74/22,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,550.05

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