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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,051.53, 30,410.34 and 17,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,051.53, 30,410.34 and 17,007.75 is: 23,454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,051.53 : 30,410.34 = 17,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,051.53/30,410.34 = 17,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,051.53x = 30,410.34 × 17,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,051.53x = 517,211,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,211,460.14/22,051.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.67

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