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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,795.74, 31,423.62 and 17,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,795.74, 31,423.62 and 17,751.06 is: 24,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,795.74 : 31,423.62 = 17,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,795.74/31,423.62 = 17,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,795.74x = 31,423.62 × 17,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,795.74x = 557,802,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,802,564.04/22,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.60

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