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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,767.69, 31,405.88 and 17,723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,767.69, 31,405.88 and 17,723.93 is: 24,448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,767.69 : 31,405.88 = 17,723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,767.69/31,405.88 = 17,723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,767.69x = 31,405.88 × 17,723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,767.69x = 556,635,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,635,373.06/22,767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.48

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