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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.76, 31,735.08 and 18,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.76, 31,735.08 and 18,000.90 is: 24,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.76 : 31,735.08 = 18,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.76/31,735.08 = 18,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.76x = 31,735.08 × 18,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.76x = 571,260,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,260,001.57/22,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.76

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