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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,908.40, 31,628.83 and 17,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,908.40, 31,628.83 and 17,593.72 is: 24,291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908.40 : 31,628.83 = 17,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908.40/31,628.83 = 17,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908.40x = 31,628.83 × 17,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908.40x = 556,468,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,468,778.95/22,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.04

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