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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.98, 30,557.51 and 17,675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.98, 30,557.51 and 17,675.37 is: 24,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.98 : 30,557.51 = 17,675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.98/30,557.51 = 17,675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.98x = 30,557.51 × 17,675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.98x = 540,115,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,115,054.36/22,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.05

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