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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.03, 30,491.39 and 17,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.03, 30,491.39 and 17,039.92 is: 23,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.03 : 30,491.39 = 17,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.03/30,491.39 = 17,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.03x = 30,491.39 × 17,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.03x = 519,570,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,570,846.29/22,087.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.80

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