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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,074.93, 30,442.57 and 17,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,074.93, 30,442.57 and 17,031.20 is: 23,486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,074.93 : 30,442.57 = 17,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,074.93/30,442.57 = 17,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,074.93x = 30,442.57 × 17,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,074.93x = 518,473,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,473,303.39/22,074.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,486.97

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