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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.09, 34,621.92 and 18,908.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.09, 34,621.92 and 18,908.37 is: 28,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.09 : 34,621.92 = 18,908.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.09/34,621.92 = 18,908.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.09x = 34,621.92 × 18,908.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.09x = 654,644,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,644,073.47/22,977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,491.17

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