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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.17, 31,675.96 and 18,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.17, 31,675.96 and 18,183.46 is: 25,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.17 : 31,675.96 = 18,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.17/31,675.96 = 18,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.17x = 31,675.96 × 18,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.17x = 575,978,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,978,643.64/22,971.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.98

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