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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,606.62, 31,226.22 and 17,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,606.62, 31,226.22 and 17,365.92 is: 23,987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,606.62 : 31,226.22 = 17,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,606.62/31,226.22 = 17,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,606.62x = 31,226.22 × 17,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,606.62x = 542,272,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,272,038.42/22,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.31

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