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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,612.62, 31,234.50 and 17,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,612.62, 31,234.50 and 17,371.92 is: 23,995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,612.62 : 31,234.50 = 17,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,612.62/31,234.50 = 17,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,612.62x = 31,234.50 × 17,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,612.62x = 542,603,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,603,235.24/22,612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.59

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