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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,933.44, 31,661.28 and 17,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,933.44, 31,661.28 and 17,545.96 is: 24,223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,933.44 : 31,661.28 = 17,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,933.44/31,661.28 = 17,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,933.44x = 31,661.28 × 17,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,933.44x = 555,527,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,527,552.43/22,933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.47

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