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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,649.67, 31,285.96 and 17,239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,649.67, 31,285.96 and 17,239.24 is: 23,812.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,649.67 : 31,285.96 = 17,239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,649.67/31,285.96 = 17,239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,649.67x = 31,285.96 × 17,239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,649.67x = 539,346,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,346,173.07/22,649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.54

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