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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.24, 30,593.10 and 17,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.24, 30,593.10 and 17,702.14 is: 24,452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.24 : 30,593.10 = 17,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.24/30,593.10 = 17,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.24x = 30,593.10 × 17,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.24x = 541,563,339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,563,339.23/22,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.86

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