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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.59, 30,356.24 and 17,297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.59, 30,356.24 and 17,297.67 is: 23,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.59 : 30,356.24 = 17,297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.59/30,356.24 = 17,297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.59x = 30,356.24 × 17,297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.59x = 525,092,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,092,135.47/22,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,844.42

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