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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.14, 30,528.09 and 17,671.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.14, 30,528.09 and 17,671.86 is: 24,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.14 : 30,528.09 = 17,671.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.14/30,528.09 = 17,671.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.14x = 30,528.09 × 17,671.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.14x = 539,488,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,488,132.55/22,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.31

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