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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.58, 31,244.76 and 17,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.58, 31,244.76 and 17,273.96 is: 23,841.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.58 : 31,244.76 = 17,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.58/31,244.76 = 17,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.58x = 31,244.76 × 17,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.58x = 539,720,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,720,734.45/22,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,841.80

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