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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.49, 30,556.86 and 17,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.49, 30,556.86 and 17,674.88 is: 24,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.49 : 30,556.86 = 17,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.49/30,556.86 = 17,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.49x = 30,556.86 × 17,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.49x = 540,088,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,088,836.20/22,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.40

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