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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,729.26, 31,407.06 and 17,706.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,729.26, 31,407.06 and 17,706.45 is: 24,466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,729.26 : 31,407.06 = 17,706.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,729.26/31,407.06 = 17,706.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,729.26x = 31,407.06 × 17,706.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,729.26x = 556,107,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,107,537.54/22,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,466.59

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