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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.45, 30,444.51 and 17,578.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.45, 30,444.51 and 17,578.59 is: 24,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.45 : 30,444.51 = 17,578.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.45/30,444.51 = 17,578.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.45x = 30,444.51 × 17,578.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.45x = 535,171,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,171,559.04/22,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,263.72

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