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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.61, 30,421.58 and 17,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.61, 30,421.58 and 17,015.94 is: 23,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.61 : 30,421.58 = 17,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.61/30,421.58 = 17,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.61x = 30,421.58 × 17,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.61x = 517,651,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,651,694.91/22,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.04

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