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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,927.45, 31,652.99 and 17,539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,927.45, 31,652.99 and 17,539.96 is: 24,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,927.45 : 31,652.99 = 17,539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,927.45/31,652.99 = 17,539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,927.45x = 31,652.99 × 17,539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,927.45x = 555,192,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,192,178.48/22,927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.17

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