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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.14, 30,515.67 and 17,662.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.14, 30,515.67 and 17,662.86 is: 24,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.14 : 30,515.67 = 17,662.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.14/30,515.67 = 17,662.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.14x = 30,515.67 × 17,662.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.14x = 538,994,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,994,007.02/22,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.89

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