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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.15, 31,595.25 and 17,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.15, 31,595.25 and 17,882.40 is: 24,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.15 : 31,595.25 = 17,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.15/31,595.25 = 17,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.15x = 31,595.25 × 17,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.15x = 564,998,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,998,898.60/22,926.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.30

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