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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,769.96, 31,452.42 and 17,455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,769.96, 31,452.42 and 17,455.54 is: 24,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,769.96 : 31,452.42 = 17,455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,769.96/31,452.42 = 17,455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,769.96x = 31,452.42 × 17,455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,769.96x = 549,018,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,018,975.41/22,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,111.55

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