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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,089.54, 30,494.86 and 17,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,089.54, 30,494.86 and 17,042.42 is: 23,527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,089.54 : 30,494.86 = 17,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,089.54/30,494.86 = 17,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,089.54x = 30,494.86 × 17,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,089.54x = 519,706,211.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,706,211.96/22,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,527.25

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