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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.62, 31,227.60 and 17,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.62, 31,227.60 and 17,366.92 is: 23,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.62 : 31,227.60 = 17,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.62/31,227.60 = 17,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.62x = 31,227.60 × 17,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.62x = 542,327,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,327,230.99/22,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.69

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