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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,871.64, 31,573.71 and 17,208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,871.64, 31,573.71 and 17,208.54 is: 23,755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,871.64 : 31,573.71 = 17,208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,871.64/31,573.71 = 17,208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,871.64x = 31,573.71 × 17,208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,871.64x = 543,337,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,337,451.48/22,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,755.95

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