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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.14, 31,571.64 and 17,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.14, 31,571.64 and 17,207.04 is: 23,753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.14 : 31,571.64 = 17,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.14/31,571.64 = 17,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.14x = 31,571.64 × 17,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.14x = 543,254,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,254,472.35/22,870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,753.88

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