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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,722.57, 31,349.97 and 17,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,722.57, 31,349.97 and 17,927.37 is: 24,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,722.57 : 31,349.97 = 17,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,722.57/31,349.97 = 17,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,722.57x = 31,349.97 × 17,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,722.57x = 562,022,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,022,511.68/22,722.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.11

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