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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,138.74, 30,524.85 and 18,090.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,138.74, 30,524.85 and 18,090.63 is: 24,943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,138.74 : 30,524.85 = 18,090.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,138.74/30,524.85 = 18,090.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,138.74x = 30,524.85 × 18,090.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,138.74x = 552,213,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,213,767.16/22,138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.32

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