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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.90, 30,460.26 and 17,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.90, 30,460.26 and 17,044.12 is: 23,504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.90 : 30,460.26 = 17,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.90/30,460.26 = 17,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.90x = 30,460.26 × 17,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.90x = 519,168,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,168,326.67/22,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.65

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