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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,123.35, 30,569.13 and 17,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,123.35, 30,569.13 and 17,683.74 is: 24,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,123.35 : 30,569.13 = 17,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,123.35/30,569.13 = 17,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,123.35x = 30,569.13 × 17,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,123.35x = 540,576,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,576,546.95/22,123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.66

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