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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,076.75, 30,477.21 and 17,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,076.75, 30,477.21 and 17,029.64 is: 23,509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,076.75 : 30,477.21 = 17,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,076.75/30,477.21 = 17,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,076.75x = 30,477.21 × 17,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,076.75x = 519,015,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,015,914.50/22,076.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.62

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