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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.10, 31,219.26 and 17,360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.10, 31,219.26 and 17,360.67 is: 23,980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.10 : 31,219.26 = 17,360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.10/31,219.26 = 17,360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.10x = 31,219.26 × 17,360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.10x = 541,987,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,987,270.50/22,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.57

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