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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.66, 30,626.31 and 18,879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.66, 30,626.31 and 18,879.46 is: 25,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.66 : 30,626.31 = 18,879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.66/30,626.31 = 18,879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.66x = 30,626.31 × 18,879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.66x = 578,208,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,208,194.59/22,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,994.29

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