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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.74, 30,552.34 and 17,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.74, 30,552.34 and 17,672.66 is: 24,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.74 : 30,552.34 = 17,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.74/30,552.34 = 17,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.74x = 30,552.34 × 17,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.74x = 539,941,117.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,941,117.02/22,117.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.13

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