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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,733.67, 31,361.60 and 17,663.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,733.67, 31,361.60 and 17,663.19 is: 24,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,733.67 : 31,361.60 = 17,663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,733.67/31,361.60 = 17,663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,733.67x = 31,361.60 × 17,663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,733.67x = 553,946,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,946,117.37/22,733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.77

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