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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,641.14, 31,274.70 and 18,876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,641.14, 31,274.70 and 18,876.62 is: 26,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,641.14 : 31,274.70 = 18,876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,641.14/31,274.70 = 18,876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,641.14x = 31,274.70 × 18,876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,641.14x = 590,360,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,360,627.51/22,641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.69

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