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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,777.44, 31,398.55 and 17,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,777.44, 31,398.55 and 17,732.76 is: 24,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,777.44 : 31,398.55 = 17,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,777.44/31,398.55 = 17,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,777.44x = 31,398.55 × 17,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,777.44x = 556,782,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,782,951.50/22,777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.49

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