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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.28, 31,435.80 and 17,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.28, 31,435.80 and 17,124.44 is: 23,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.28 : 31,435.80 = 17,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.28/31,435.80 = 17,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.28x = 31,435.80 × 17,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.28x = 538,320,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,320,470.95/22,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.25

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