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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,621.96, 31,211.99 and 17,827.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,621.96, 31,211.99 and 17,827.03 is: 24,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,621.96 : 31,211.99 = 17,827.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,621.96/31,211.99 = 17,827.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,621.96x = 31,211.99 × 17,827.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,621.96x = 556,416,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,416,992.95/22,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.32

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