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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,789.64, 31,463.94 and 17,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,789.64, 31,463.94 and 17,474.24 is: 24,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,789.64 : 31,463.94 = 17,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,789.64/31,463.94 = 17,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,789.64x = 31,463.94 × 17,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,789.64x = 549,808,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,808,438.91/22,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.37

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