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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.02, 30,577.30 and 17,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.02, 30,577.30 and 17,102.34 is: 23,612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.02 : 30,577.30 = 17,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.02/30,577.30 = 17,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.02x = 30,577.30 × 17,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.02x = 522,943,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,943,338.13/22,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,612.36

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