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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.17, 30,491.55 and 17,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.17, 30,491.55 and 17,040.06 is: 23,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.17 : 30,491.55 = 17,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.17/30,491.55 = 17,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.17x = 30,491.55 × 17,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.17x = 519,577,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,577,841.49/22,087.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.97

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