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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.70, 30,390.12 and 17,784.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.70, 30,390.12 and 17,784.54 is: 24,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.70 : 30,390.12 = 17,784.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.70/30,390.12 = 17,784.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.70x = 30,390.12 × 17,784.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.70x = 540,474,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,474,304.74/22,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.33

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