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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.12, 30,480.44 and 17,032.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.12, 30,480.44 and 17,032.01 is: 23,512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.12 : 30,480.44 = 17,032.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.12/30,480.44 = 17,032.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.12x = 30,480.44 × 17,032.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.12x = 519,142,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,142,921.32/22,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.85

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