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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,753.36, 31,429.92 and 17,513.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,753.36, 31,429.92 and 17,513.92 is: 24,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,753.36 : 31,429.92 = 17,513.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,753.36/31,429.92 = 17,513.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,753.36x = 31,429.92 × 17,513.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,753.36x = 550,461,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,461,104.49/22,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,192.52

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