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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,586.16, 31,184.46 and 17,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,586.16, 31,184.46 and 17,271.72 is: 23,846.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,586.16 : 31,184.46 = 17,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,586.16/31,184.46 = 17,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,586.16x = 31,184.46 × 17,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,586.16x = 538,609,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,609,261.47/22,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,846.87

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