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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,632.40, 31,247.94 and 17,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,632.40, 31,247.94 and 17,317.72 is: 23,910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,632.40 : 31,247.94 = 17,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,632.40/31,247.94 = 17,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,632.40x = 31,247.94 × 17,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,632.40x = 541,143,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,143,075.50/22,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.11

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