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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,043.44, 30,426.18 and 18,074.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,043.44, 30,426.18 and 18,074.04 is: 24,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,043.44 : 30,426.18 = 18,074.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,043.44/30,426.18 = 18,074.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,043.44x = 30,426.18 × 18,074.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,043.44x = 549,923,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,923,914.16/22,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.28

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