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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.64, 30,385.53 and 17,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.64, 30,385.53 and 17,568 is: 24,249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.64 : 30,385.53 = 17,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.64/30,385.53 = 17,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.64x = 30,385.53 × 17,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.64x = 533,812,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,812,991.04/22,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.19

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