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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.37, 30,511.83 and 17,883.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.37, 30,511.83 and 17,883.57 is: 24,653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.37 : 30,511.83 = 17,883.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.37/30,511.83 = 17,883.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.37x = 30,511.83 × 17,883.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.37x = 545,660,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,660,447.63/22,133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.29

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