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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,088.90, 30,461.64 and 17,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,088.90, 30,461.64 and 17,045.12 is: 23,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,088.90 : 30,461.64 = 17,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,088.90/30,461.64 = 17,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,088.90x = 30,461.64 × 17,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,088.90x = 519,222,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,222,309.20/22,088.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.03

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