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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,128.16, 30,513.78 and 17,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,128.16, 30,513.78 and 17,093.20 is: 23,570.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,128.16 : 30,513.78 = 17,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,128.16/30,513.78 = 17,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,128.16x = 30,513.78 × 17,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,128.16x = 521,578,144.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,578,144.30/22,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,570.79

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