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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,708.51, 31,349.07 and 17,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,708.51, 31,349.07 and 17,592.64 is: 24,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,708.51 : 31,349.07 = 17,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,708.51/31,349.07 = 17,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,708.51x = 31,349.07 × 17,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,708.51x = 551,512,824.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,512,824.47/22,708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.62

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