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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.88, 30,510.47 and 17,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.88, 30,510.47 and 17,604.74 is: 24,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.88 : 30,510.47 = 17,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.88/30,510.47 = 17,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.88x = 30,510.47 × 17,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.88x = 537,129,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,129,011.92/22,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,318.92

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