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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.48, 30,936.90 and 17,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.48, 30,936.90 and 17,708.56 is: 24,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.48 : 30,936.90 = 17,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.48/30,936.90 = 17,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.48x = 30,936.90 × 17,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.48x = 547,847,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,847,949.86/22,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.09

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