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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.32, 34,313.33 and 18,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.32, 34,313.33 and 18,246.22 is: 27,245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.32 : 34,313.33 = 18,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.32/34,313.33 = 18,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.32x = 34,313.33 × 18,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.32x = 626,088,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,088,476.88/22,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,245.74

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