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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,230.32, 30,660.12 and 18,884.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,230.32, 30,660.12 and 18,884.21 is: 26,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230.32 : 30,660.12 = 18,884.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230.32/30,660.12 = 18,884.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230.32x = 30,660.12 × 18,884.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230.32x = 578,991,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,991,991.40/22,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.15

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