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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,104.90, 30,481.38 and 17,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,104.90, 30,481.38 and 17,069.94 is: 23,538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,104.90 : 30,481.38 = 17,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,104.90/30,481.38 = 17,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,104.90x = 30,481.38 × 17,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,104.90x = 520,315,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,315,327.72/22,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.46

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