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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,825.74, 31,470.80 and 17,454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,825.74, 31,470.80 and 17,454.74 is: 24,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,825.74 : 31,470.80 = 17,454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,825.74/31,470.80 = 17,454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,825.74x = 31,470.80 × 17,454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,825.74x = 549,314,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,314,631.59/22,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.58

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