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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.99, 30,632.69 and 18,429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.99, 30,632.69 and 18,429.15 is: 25,415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.99 : 30,632.69 = 18,429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.99/30,632.69 = 18,429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.99x = 30,632.69 × 18,429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.99x = 564,534,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,534,438.91/22,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,415.75

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