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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.25, 30,953.94 and 17,631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.25, 30,953.94 and 17,631.69 is: 24,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.25 : 30,953.94 = 17,631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.25/30,953.94 = 17,631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.25x = 30,953.94 × 17,631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.25x = 545,770,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,770,274.36/22,424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,338.40

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