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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,970.19, 31,651.45 and 17,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,970.19, 31,651.45 and 17,592.33 is: 24,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,970.19 : 31,651.45 = 17,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,970.19/31,651.45 = 17,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,970.19x = 31,651.45 × 17,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,970.19x = 556,822,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,822,753.38/22,970.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.10

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