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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,620.34, 31,180.08 and 17,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,620.34, 31,180.08 and 17,832.52 is: 24,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,620.34 : 31,180.08 = 17,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,620.34/31,180.08 = 17,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,620.34x = 31,180.08 × 17,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,620.34x = 556,019,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,019,400.20/22,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.51

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