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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,704.66, 31,298.28 and 17,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,704.66, 31,298.28 and 17,916.36 is: 24,697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,704.66 : 31,298.28 = 17,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,704.66/31,298.28 = 17,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,704.66x = 31,298.28 × 17,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,704.66x = 560,751,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,751,251.86/22,704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.63

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