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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.64, 30,413.28 and 17,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.64, 30,413.28 and 17,009.86 is: 23,457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.64 : 30,413.28 = 17,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.64/30,413.28 = 17,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.64x = 30,413.28 × 17,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.64x = 517,325,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,325,634.94/22,053.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,457.61

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