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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,937.40, 31,668.84 and 17,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,937.40, 31,668.84 and 17,622.72 is: 24,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,937.40 : 31,668.84 = 17,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,937.40/31,668.84 = 17,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,937.40x = 31,668.84 × 17,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,937.40x = 558,091,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,091,100.04/22,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.05

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