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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,075.75, 30,475.83 and 17,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,075.75, 30,475.83 and 17,028.64 is: 23,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,075.75 : 30,475.83 = 17,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,075.75/30,475.83 = 17,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,075.75x = 30,475.83 × 17,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,075.75x = 518,961,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,961,852.63/22,075.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.23

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