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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.40, 30,498.60 and 17,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.40, 30,498.60 and 17,082.44 is: 23,555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.40 : 30,498.60 = 17,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.40/30,498.60 = 17,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.40x = 30,498.60 × 17,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.40x = 520,990,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,990,504.58/22,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,555.68

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