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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,645.08, 31,279.62 and 17,234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,645.08, 31,279.62 and 17,234.65 is: 23,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,645.08 : 31,279.62 = 17,234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,645.08/31,279.62 = 17,234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,645.08x = 31,279.62 × 17,234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,645.08x = 539,093,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,093,330.71/22,645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.20

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