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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,124.35, 30,570.51 and 17,684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,124.35, 30,570.51 and 17,684.74 is: 24,436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,124.35 : 30,570.51 = 17,684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,124.35/30,570.51 = 17,684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,124.35x = 30,570.51 × 17,684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,124.35x = 540,631,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,631,521.02/22,124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.04

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