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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.56, 31,696.26 and 17,641.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.56, 31,696.26 and 17,641.96 is: 24,359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.56 : 31,696.26 = 17,641.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.56/31,696.26 = 17,641.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.56x = 31,696.26 × 17,641.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.56x = 559,184,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,184,151.07/22,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,359.42

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