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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,964.56, 31,649.32 and 17,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,964.56, 31,649.32 and 17,926.16 is: 24,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,964.56 : 31,649.32 = 17,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,964.56/31,649.32 = 17,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,964.56x = 31,649.32 × 17,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,964.56x = 567,350,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,350,774.21/22,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.49

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