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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,723.08, 31,350.66 and 17,927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,723.08, 31,350.66 and 17,927.88 is: 24,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,723.08 : 31,350.66 = 17,927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,723.08/31,350.66 = 17,927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,723.08x = 31,350.66 × 17,927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,723.08x = 562,050,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,050,870.40/22,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.80

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