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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.24, 30,551.65 and 17,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.24, 30,551.65 and 17,672.16 is: 24,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.24 : 30,551.65 = 17,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.24/30,551.65 = 17,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.24x = 30,551.65 × 17,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.24x = 539,913,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,913,647.06/22,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.44

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