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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,118.94, 30,502.98 and 17,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,118.94, 30,502.98 and 17,074.80 is: 23,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,118.94 : 30,502.98 = 17,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,118.94/30,502.98 = 17,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,118.94x = 30,502.98 × 17,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,118.94x = 520,832,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,832,282.90/22,118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.89

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