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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.36, 31,260.56 and 17,881.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.36, 31,260.56 and 17,881.68 is: 24,706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.36 : 31,260.56 = 17,881.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.36/31,260.56 = 17,881.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.36x = 31,260.56 × 17,881.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.36x = 558,991,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,991,330.54/22,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.41

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