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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.56, 31,220.82 and 17,596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.56, 31,220.82 and 17,596.56 is: 24,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.56 : 31,220.82 = 17,596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.56/31,220.82 = 17,596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.56x = 31,220.82 × 17,596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.56x = 549,379,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,379,032.38/22,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.33

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