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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.96, 31,225.32 and 18,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.96, 31,225.32 and 18,086.33 is: 24,980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.96 : 31,225.32 = 18,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.96/31,225.32 = 18,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.96x = 31,225.32 × 18,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.96x = 564,751,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,751,519.94/22,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.21

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