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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.27, 30,423.80 and 17,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.27, 30,423.80 and 17,017.47 is: 23,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.27 : 30,423.80 = 17,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.27/30,423.80 = 17,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.27x = 30,423.80 × 17,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.27x = 517,736,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,736,146.33/22,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.10

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