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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.24, 31,093.32 and 17,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.24, 31,093.32 and 17,219.28 is: 23,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.24 : 31,093.32 = 17,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.24/31,093.32 = 17,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.24x = 31,093.32 × 17,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.24x = 535,404,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,404,583.21/22,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.15

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