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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,767.62, 31,423.32 and 17,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,767.62, 31,423.32 and 17,381.22 is: 23,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,767.62 : 31,423.32 = 17,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,767.62/31,423.32 = 17,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,767.62x = 31,423.32 × 17,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,767.62x = 546,175,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,175,638.05/22,767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.14

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