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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,927.13, 31,602.86 and 18,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,927.13, 31,602.86 and 18,073.94 is: 24,913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,927.13 : 31,602.86 = 18,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,927.13/31,602.86 = 18,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,927.13x = 31,602.86 × 18,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,927.13x = 571,188,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,188,224.44/22,927.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.21

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