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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,072.91, 30,471.90 and 17,025.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,072.91, 30,471.90 and 17,025.80 is: 23,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,072.91 : 30,471.90 = 17,025.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,072.91/30,471.90 = 17,025.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,072.91x = 30,471.90 × 17,025.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,072.91x = 518,808,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,808,258.81/22,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.30

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