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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.79, 31,648.53 and 17,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.79, 31,648.53 and 17,257.33 is: 23,816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.79 : 31,648.53 = 17,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.79/31,648.53 = 17,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.79x = 31,648.53 × 17,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.79x = 546,169,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,169,126.22/22,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,816.08

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