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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,001.40, 30,342.24 and 17,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,001.40, 30,342.24 and 17,277.48 is: 23,827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,001.40 : 30,342.24 = 17,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,001.40/30,342.24 = 17,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,001.40x = 30,342.24 × 17,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,001.40x = 524,237,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,237,444.76/22,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.46

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