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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.66, 30,481.21 and 17,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.66, 30,481.21 and 17,032.55 is: 23,513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.66 : 30,481.21 = 17,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.66/30,481.21 = 17,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.66x = 30,481.21 × 17,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.66x = 519,172,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,172,602.27/22,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,513.62

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