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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.64, 31,675.68 and 17,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.64, 31,675.68 and 17,976 is: 24,807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.64 : 31,675.68 = 17,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.64/31,675.68 = 17,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.64x = 31,675.68 × 17,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.64x = 569,402,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,402,023.68/22,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.69

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