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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.64, 31,709.58 and 17,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.64, 31,709.58 and 17,342.60 is: 23,910.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.64 : 31,709.58 = 17,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.64/31,709.58 = 17,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.64x = 31,709.58 × 17,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.64x = 549,926,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,926,562.11/22,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.22

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