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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,703.30, 31,373.76 and 17,028.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,703.30, 31,373.76 and 17,028.19 is: 23,531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,703.30 : 31,373.76 = 17,028.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,703.30/31,373.76 = 17,028.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,703.30x = 31,373.76 × 17,028.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,703.30x = 534,238,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,238,346.29/22,703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,531.31

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