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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.06, 31,714.74 and 17,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.06, 31,714.74 and 17,926.38 is: 24,749.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.06 : 31,714.74 = 17,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.06/31,714.74 = 17,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.06x = 31,714.74 × 17,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.06x = 568,530,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,530,480.84/22,971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.86

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