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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.28, 30,419.66 and 17,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.28, 30,419.66 and 17,014.50 is: 23,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.28 : 30,419.66 = 17,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.28/30,419.66 = 17,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.28x = 30,419.66 × 17,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.28x = 517,575,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,575,220.00/22,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,463.99

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