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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.36, 30,592.60 and 17,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.36, 30,592.60 and 17,700.74 is: 24,458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.36 : 30,592.60 = 17,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.36/30,592.60 = 17,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.36x = 30,592.60 × 17,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.36x = 541,511,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,511,658.52/22,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,458.12

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