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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,095.40, 30,470.60 and 17,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,095.40, 30,470.60 and 17,051.64 is: 23,515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,095.40 : 30,470.60 = 17,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,095.40/30,470.60 = 17,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,095.40x = 30,470.60 × 17,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,095.40x = 519,573,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,573,701.78/22,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.02

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