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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.14, 31,677.75 and 17,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.14, 31,677.75 and 17,977.50 is: 24,809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.14 : 31,677.75 = 17,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.14/31,677.75 = 17,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.14x = 31,677.75 × 17,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.14x = 569,486,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,486,750.63/22,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.76

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