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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,898.32, 31,619.26 and 17,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,898.32, 31,619.26 and 17,223.26 is: 23,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898.32 : 31,619.26 = 17,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898.32/31,619.26 = 17,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898.32x = 31,619.26 × 17,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898.32x = 544,586,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,586,735.99/22,898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,782.82

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