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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.79, 31,184.33 and 17,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.79, 31,184.33 and 17,541.68 is: 24,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.79 : 31,184.33 = 17,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.79/31,184.33 = 17,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.79x = 31,184.33 × 17,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.79x = 547,025,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,025,294.24/22,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.68

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