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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.36, 30,388.08 and 17,258.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.36, 30,388.08 and 17,258.34 is: 23,788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.36 : 30,388.08 = 17,258.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.36/30,388.08 = 17,258.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.36x = 30,388.08 × 17,258.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.36x = 524,447,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,447,816.59/22,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,788.41

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