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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,950.36, 31,712.58 and 17,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,950.36, 31,712.58 and 17,927.28 is: 24,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,950.36 : 31,712.58 = 17,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,950.36/31,712.58 = 17,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,950.36x = 31,712.58 × 17,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,950.36x = 568,520,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,520,301.18/22,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.74

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