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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.18, 31,297.79 and 17,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.18, 31,297.79 and 17,024.24 is: 23,500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.18 : 31,297.79 = 17,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.18/31,297.79 = 17,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.18x = 31,297.79 × 17,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.18x = 532,821,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,821,209.23/22,673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.06

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