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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,653.67, 31,291.48 and 17,243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,653.67, 31,291.48 and 17,243.24 is: 23,818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,653.67 : 31,291.48 = 17,243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,653.67/31,291.48 = 17,243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,653.67x = 31,291.48 × 17,243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,653.67x = 539,566,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,566,499.60/22,653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,818.06

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