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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,925.95, 31,650.92 and 17,538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,925.95, 31,650.92 and 17,538.46 is: 24,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,925.95 : 31,650.92 = 17,538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,925.95/31,650.92 = 17,538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,925.95x = 31,650.92 × 17,538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,925.95x = 555,108,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,108,394.38/22,925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,213.10

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