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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.48, 30,536.94 and 17,895.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.48, 30,536.94 and 17,895.78 is: 24,672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.48 : 30,536.94 = 17,895.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.48/30,536.94 = 17,895.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.48x = 30,536.94 × 17,895.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.48x = 546,482,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,482,360.11/22,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.47

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