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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,136.62, 30,521.94 and 18,088.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,136.62, 30,521.94 and 18,088.49 is: 24,940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,136.62 : 30,521.94 = 18,088.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,136.62/30,521.94 = 18,088.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,136.62x = 30,521.94 × 18,088.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,136.62x = 552,095,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,095,806.47/22,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.38

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