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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.03, 30,490.01 and 17,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.03, 30,490.01 and 17,038.92 is: 23,522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.03 : 30,490.01 = 17,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.03/30,490.01 = 17,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.03x = 30,490.01 × 17,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.03x = 519,516,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,516,755.99/22,086.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.41

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