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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,457.04, 30,993.59 and 18,673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,457.04, 30,993.59 and 18,673.70 is: 25,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,457.04 : 30,993.59 = 18,673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,457.04/30,993.59 = 18,673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,457.04x = 30,993.59 × 18,673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,457.04x = 578,764,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,764,893.30/22,457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.10

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