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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,073.58, 30,474.09 and 17,582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,073.58, 30,474.09 and 17,582.94 is: 24,274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,073.58 : 30,474.09 = 17,582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,073.58/30,474.09 = 17,582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,073.58x = 30,474.09 × 17,582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,073.58x = 535,824,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,824,096.02/22,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.45

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