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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.64, 31,708.20 and 17,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.64, 31,708.20 and 17,341.60 is: 23,908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.64 : 31,708.20 = 17,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.64/31,708.20 = 17,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.64x = 31,708.20 × 17,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.64x = 549,870,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,870,921.12/22,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,908.85

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