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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.14, 30,864.84 and 18,996.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.14, 30,864.84 and 18,996.65 is: 26,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.14 : 30,864.84 = 18,996.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.14/30,864.84 = 18,996.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.14x = 30,864.84 × 18,996.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.14x = 586,328,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,328,562.79/22,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.12

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