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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.48, 30,560.96 and 17,677.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.48, 30,560.96 and 17,677.87 is: 24,426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.48 : 30,560.96 = 17,677.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.48/30,560.96 = 17,677.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.48x = 30,560.96 × 17,677.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.48x = 540,252,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,252,677.96/22,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.50

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