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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,769.28, 31,423.86 and 17,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,769.28, 31,423.86 and 17,016.74 is: 23,484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,769.28 : 31,423.86 = 17,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,769.28/31,423.86 = 17,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,769.28x = 31,423.86 × 17,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,769.28x = 534,731,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,731,728.45/22,769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.79

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