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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.24, 30,587.58 and 17,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.24, 30,587.58 and 17,698.14 is: 24,447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.24 : 30,587.58 = 17,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.24/30,587.58 = 17,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.24x = 30,587.58 × 17,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.24x = 541,343,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,343,273.10/22,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.34

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