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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,824.95, 31,538.66 and 17,565.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,824.95, 31,538.66 and 17,565.21 is: 24,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,824.95 : 31,538.66 = 17,565.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,824.95/31,538.66 = 17,565.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,824.95x = 31,538.66 × 17,565.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,824.95x = 553,983,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,983,098.19/22,824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.95

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