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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,909.90, 31,630.89 and 17,595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,909.90, 31,630.89 and 17,595.22 is: 24,293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,909.90 : 31,630.89 = 17,595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,909.90/31,630.89 = 17,595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,909.90x = 31,630.89 × 17,595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,909.90x = 556,552,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,552,468.35/22,909.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.10

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