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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,904.46, 31,618.35 and 17,240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,904.46, 31,618.35 and 17,240.94 is: 23,800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,904.46 : 31,618.35 = 17,240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,904.46/31,618.35 = 17,240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,904.46x = 31,618.35 × 17,240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,904.46x = 545,130,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,130,075.25/22,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,800.17

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