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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.90, 31,291.41 and 17,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.90, 31,291.41 and 17,349.22 is: 23,953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.90 : 31,291.41 = 17,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.90/31,291.41 = 17,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.90x = 31,291.41 × 17,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.90x = 542,881,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,881,556.20/22,663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,953.58

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