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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,970.81, 31,657.95 and 17,932.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,970.81, 31,657.95 and 17,932.41 is: 24,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,970.81 : 31,657.95 = 17,932.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,970.81/31,657.95 = 17,932.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,970.81x = 31,657.95 × 17,932.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,970.81x = 567,703,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,703,249.50/22,970.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.12

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