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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.64, 31,291.11 and 17,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.64, 31,291.11 and 17,385.03 is: 23,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.64 : 31,291.11 = 17,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.64/31,291.11 = 17,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.64x = 31,291.11 × 17,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.64x = 543,996,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,996,886.08/22,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.90

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