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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119.24, 30,554.40 and 17,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119.24, 30,554.40 and 17,674.17 is: 24,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119.24 : 30,554.40 = 17,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119.24/30,554.40 = 17,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119.24x = 30,554.40 × 17,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119.24x = 540,023,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,023,659.85/22,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.21

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