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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,494.88, 31,030.86 and 17,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,494.88, 31,030.86 and 17,180.20 is: 23,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,494.88 : 31,030.86 = 17,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,494.88/31,030.86 = 17,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,494.88x = 31,030.86 × 17,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,494.88x = 533,116,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,116,380.97/22,494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,699.45

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