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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.16, 31,563.32 and 17,201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.16, 31,563.32 and 17,201.06 is: 23,745.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.16 : 31,563.32 = 17,201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.16/31,563.32 = 17,201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.16x = 31,563.32 × 17,201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.16x = 542,922,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,922,561.12/22,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.57

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