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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.03, 30,334.33 and 17,218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.03, 30,334.33 and 17,218.71 is: 23,734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.03 : 30,334.33 = 17,218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.03/30,334.33 = 17,218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.03x = 30,334.33 × 17,218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.03x = 522,318,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,318,045.14/22,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.15

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