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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,586.85, 31,199.58 and 17,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,586.85, 31,199.58 and 17,346.42 is: 23,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,586.85 : 31,199.58 = 17,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,586.85/31,199.58 = 17,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,586.85x = 31,199.58 × 17,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,586.85x = 541,201,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,201,018.50/22,586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,960.89

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