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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,139.40, 30,531.42 and 17,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,139.40, 30,531.42 and 17,095.62 is: 23,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,139.40 : 30,531.42 = 17,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,139.40/30,531.42 = 17,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,139.40x = 30,531.42 × 17,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,139.40x = 521,953,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,953,554.38/22,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.78

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