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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,544.73, 31,075.79 and 17,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,544.73, 31,075.79 and 17,757.09 is: 24,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544.73 : 31,075.79 = 17,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544.73/31,075.79 = 17,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544.73x = 31,075.79 × 17,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544.73x = 551,815,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,815,511.07/22,544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,476.47

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