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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.86, 31,696.38 and 18,706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.86, 31,696.38 and 18,706.55 is: 25,830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.86 : 31,696.38 = 18,706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.86/31,696.38 = 18,706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.86x = 31,696.38 × 18,706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.86x = 592,929,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,929,758.81/22,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,830.25

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