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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.66, 30,492.26 and 17,040.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.66, 30,492.26 and 17,040.55 is: 23,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.66 : 30,492.26 = 17,040.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.66/30,492.26 = 17,040.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.66x = 30,492.26 × 17,040.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.66x = 519,604,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,604,881.14/22,087.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.67

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