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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.60, 30,590.15 and 17,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.60, 30,590.15 and 17,111.49 is: 23,622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.60 : 30,590.15 = 17,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.60/30,590.15 = 17,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.60x = 30,590.15 × 17,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.60x = 523,442,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,442,960.27/22,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.56

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