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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,767.96, 31,428.44 and 17,119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,767.96, 31,428.44 and 17,119.11 is: 23,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,767.96 : 31,428.44 = 17,119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,767.96/31,428.44 = 17,119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,767.96x = 31,428.44 × 17,119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,767.96x = 538,026,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,026,991.12/22,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,630.88

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