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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.35, 31,480.45 and 17,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.35, 31,480.45 and 17,358.64 is: 23,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.35 : 31,480.45 = 17,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.35/31,480.45 = 17,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.35x = 31,480.45 × 17,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.35x = 546,457,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,457,676.49/22,794.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,973.39

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