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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.60, 30,412.38 and 17,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.60, 30,412.38 and 17,275.48 is: 23,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.60 : 30,412.38 = 17,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.60/30,412.38 = 17,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.60x = 30,412.38 × 17,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.60x = 525,388,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,388,462.44/22,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.45

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