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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,497.16, 31,054.26 and 18,298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,497.16, 31,054.26 and 18,298.12 is: 25,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,497.16 : 31,054.26 = 18,298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,497.16/31,054.26 = 18,298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,497.16x = 31,054.26 × 18,298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,497.16x = 568,234,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,234,575.99/22,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.06

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