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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,137.40, 30,588.50 and 17,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,137.40, 30,588.50 and 17,697.80 is: 24,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,137.40 : 30,588.50 = 17,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,137.40/30,588.50 = 17,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,137.40x = 30,588.50 × 17,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,137.40x = 541,349,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,349,155.30/22,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,454.05

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