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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,638.58, 31,246.14 and 17,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,638.58, 31,246.14 and 17,274.96 is: 23,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,638.58 : 31,246.14 = 17,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,638.58/31,246.14 = 17,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,638.58x = 31,246.14 × 17,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,638.58x = 539,775,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,775,818.65/22,638.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,843.18

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