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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,716.65, 31,360.29 and 17,600.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,716.65, 31,360.29 and 17,600.69 is: 24,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,716.65 : 31,360.29 = 17,600.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,716.65/31,360.29 = 17,600.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,716.65x = 31,360.29 × 17,600.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,716.65x = 551,962,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,962,742.60/22,716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.72

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