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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.34, 30,533.40 and 17,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.34, 30,533.40 and 17,070.56 is: 23,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.34 : 30,533.40 = 17,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.34/30,533.40 = 17,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.34x = 30,533.40 × 17,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.34x = 521,222,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,222,236.70/22,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.23

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