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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.56, 31,694.88 and 17,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.56, 31,694.88 and 17,640.96 is: 24,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.56 : 31,694.88 = 17,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.56/31,694.88 = 17,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.56x = 31,694.88 × 17,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.56x = 559,128,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,128,110.28/22,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.04

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