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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.18, 31,722.28 and 17,310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.18, 31,722.28 and 17,310.92 is: 23,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.18 : 31,722.28 = 17,310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.18/31,722.28 = 17,310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.18x = 31,722.28 × 17,310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.18x = 549,141,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,141,746.78/22,986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.08

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