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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.26, 31,737.15 and 18,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.26, 31,737.15 and 18,002.40 is: 24,867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.26 : 31,737.15 = 18,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.26/31,737.15 = 18,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.26x = 31,737.15 × 18,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.26x = 571,344,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,344,869.16/22,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.83

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