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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,706.24, 31,338.36 and 18,923.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,706.24, 31,338.36 and 18,923.66 is: 26,117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,706.24 : 31,338.36 = 18,923.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,706.24/31,338.36 = 18,923.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,706.24x = 31,338.36 × 18,923.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,706.24x = 593,036,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,036,469.60/22,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,117.78

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