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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115.34, 30,530.64 and 17,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115.34, 30,530.64 and 17,068.56 is: 23,563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115.34 : 30,530.64 = 17,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115.34/30,530.64 = 17,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115.34x = 30,530.64 × 17,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115.34x = 521,114,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,114,060.68/22,115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,563.47

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