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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,565.36, 31,101.90 and 17,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,565.36, 31,101.90 and 17,248.52 is: 23,773.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,565.36 : 31,101.90 = 17,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,565.36/31,101.90 = 17,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,565.36x = 31,101.90 × 17,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,565.36x = 536,461,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,461,744.19/22,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.68

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