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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.91, 30,492.60 and 17,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.91, 30,492.60 and 17,040.80 is: 23,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.91 : 30,492.60 = 17,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.91/30,492.60 = 17,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.91x = 30,492.60 × 17,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.91x = 519,618,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,618,298.08/22,087.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.01

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