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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.14, 31,298.70 and 17,390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.14, 31,298.70 and 17,390.53 is: 24,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.14 : 31,298.70 = 17,390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.14/31,298.70 = 17,390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.14x = 31,298.70 × 17,390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.14x = 544,300,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,300,981.31/22,672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.48

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