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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,122.72, 30,493.68 and 17,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,122.72, 30,493.68 and 17,334.48 is: 23,893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,122.72 : 30,493.68 = 17,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,122.72/30,493.68 = 17,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,122.72x = 30,493.68 × 17,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,122.72x = 528,592,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,592,086.09/22,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.63

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