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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.33, 31,175.94 and 17,829.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.33, 31,175.94 and 17,829.51 is: 24,576.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.33 : 31,175.94 = 17,829.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.33/31,175.94 = 17,829.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.33x = 31,175.94 × 17,829.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.33x = 555,851,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,851,733.99/22,617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,576.36

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