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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.35, 30,556.67 and 17,674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.35, 30,556.67 and 17,674.74 is: 24,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.35 : 30,556.67 = 17,674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.35/30,556.67 = 17,674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.35x = 30,556.67 × 17,674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.35x = 540,081,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,081,109.14/22,114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.20

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