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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.47, 30,591.36 and 17,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.47, 30,591.36 and 17,112.36 is: 23,623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.47 : 30,591.36 = 17,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.47/30,591.36 = 17,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.47x = 30,591.36 × 17,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.47x = 523,490,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,490,279.65/22,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,623.77

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