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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.87, 30,432.20 and 18,873.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.87, 30,432.20 and 18,873.63 is: 26,065.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.87 : 30,432.20 = 18,873.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.87/30,432.20 = 18,873.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.87x = 30,432.20 × 18,873.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.87x = 574,365,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,365,988.52/22,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.05

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