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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,714.65, 31,357.53 and 17,598.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,714.65, 31,357.53 and 17,598.69 is: 24,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,714.65 : 31,357.53 = 17,598.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,714.65/31,357.53 = 17,598.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,714.65x = 31,357.53 × 17,598.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,714.65x = 551,851,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,851,449.64/22,714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.96

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