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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,930.29, 31,645.08 and 17,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,930.29, 31,645.08 and 17,254.82 is: 23,812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,930.29 : 31,645.08 = 17,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,930.29/31,645.08 = 17,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,930.29x = 31,645.08 × 17,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,930.29x = 546,030,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,030,238.40/22,930.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.62

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