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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,550.73, 31,084.05 and 17,763.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,550.73, 31,084.05 and 17,763.09 is: 24,484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,550.73 : 31,084.05 = 17,763.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,550.73/31,084.05 = 17,763.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,550.73x = 31,084.05 × 17,763.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,550.73x = 552,148,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,148,777.71/22,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,484.74

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