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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,098.68, 30,482.58 and 18,071.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,098.68, 30,482.58 and 18,071.48 is: 24,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,098.68 : 30,482.58 = 18,071.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,098.68/30,482.58 = 18,071.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,098.68x = 30,482.58 × 18,071.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,098.68x = 550,865,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,865,334.82/22,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.52

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