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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,083.03, 30,485.87 and 17,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,083.03, 30,485.87 and 17,035.92 is: 23,518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,083.03 : 30,485.87 = 17,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,083.03/30,485.87 = 17,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,083.03x = 30,485.87 × 17,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,083.03x = 519,354,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,354,821.16/22,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.28

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