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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.48, 31,241.04 and 17,583.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.48, 31,241.04 and 17,583.17 is: 24,275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.48 : 31,241.04 = 17,583.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.48/31,241.04 = 17,583.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.48x = 31,241.04 × 17,583.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.48x = 549,316,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,316,517.30/22,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.45

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