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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.45, 31,648.85 and 17,536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.45, 31,648.85 and 17,536.96 is: 24,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.45 : 31,648.85 = 17,536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.45/31,648.85 = 17,536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.45x = 31,648.85 × 17,536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.45x = 555,024,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,024,528.81/22,924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.03

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