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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,788.62, 31,462.54 and 17,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,788.62, 31,462.54 and 17,473.22 is: 24,123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,788.62 : 31,462.54 = 17,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,788.62/31,462.54 = 17,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,788.62x = 31,462.54 × 17,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,788.62x = 549,751,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,751,883.18/22,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,123.97

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