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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.13, 31,475.88 and 17,379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.13, 31,475.88 and 17,379.02 is: 23,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.13 : 31,475.88 = 17,379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.13/31,475.88 = 17,379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.13x = 31,475.88 × 17,379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.13x = 547,019,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,019,948.04/22,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,993.02

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