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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.26, 31,404.29 and 17,704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.26, 31,404.29 and 17,704.45 is: 24,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.26 : 31,404.29 = 17,704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.26/31,404.29 = 17,704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.26x = 31,404.29 × 17,704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.26x = 555,995,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,995,718.78/22,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.83

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