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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,871.60, 31,578.36 and 17,557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,871.60, 31,578.36 and 17,557.04 is: 24,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,871.60 : 31,578.36 = 17,557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,871.60/31,578.36 = 17,557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,871.60x = 31,578.36 × 17,557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,871.60x = 554,422,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,422,529.65/22,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,240.65

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