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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.78, 30,416.58 and 17,587.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.78, 30,416.58 and 17,587.26 is: 24,187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.78 : 30,416.58 = 17,587.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.78/30,416.58 = 17,587.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.78x = 30,416.58 × 17,587.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.78x = 534,944,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,944,300.77/22,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,187.26

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