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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,102.40, 30,480.36 and 17,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,102.40, 30,480.36 and 17,058.54 is: 23,524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,102.40 : 30,480.36 = 17,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,102.40/30,480.36 = 17,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,102.40x = 30,480.36 × 17,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,102.40x = 519,950,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,950,440.27/22,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.61

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