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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,939.44, 31,669.60 and 17,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,939.44, 31,669.60 and 17,552 is: 24,231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,939.44 : 31,669.60 = 17,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,939.44/31,669.60 = 17,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,939.44x = 31,669.60 × 17,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,939.44x = 555,864,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,864,819.20/22,939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,231.84

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