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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.90, 31,726.08 and 17,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.90, 31,726.08 and 17,037.54 is: 23,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.90 : 31,726.08 = 17,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.90/31,726.08 = 17,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.90x = 31,726.08 × 17,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.90x = 540,534,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,534,357.04/22,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.68

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