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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.36, 31,264.70 and 17,884.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.36, 31,264.70 and 17,884.68 is: 24,710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.36 : 31,264.70 = 17,884.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.36/31,264.70 = 17,884.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.36x = 31,264.70 × 17,884.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.36x = 559,159,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,159,154.80/22,628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.55

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