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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,077.58, 30,446.13 and 17,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,077.58, 30,446.13 and 17,033.81 is: 23,490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,077.58 : 30,446.13 = 17,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,077.58/30,446.13 = 17,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,077.58x = 30,446.13 × 17,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,077.58x = 518,613,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,613,580.75/22,077.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,490.51

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