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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,826.98, 31,541.46 and 17,567.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,826.98, 31,541.46 and 17,567.23 is: 24,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,826.98 : 31,541.46 = 17,567.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,826.98/31,541.46 = 17,567.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,826.98x = 31,541.46 × 17,567.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,826.98x = 554,096,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,096,082.36/22,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,273.74

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