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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.97, 30,592.04 and 17,112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.97, 30,592.04 and 17,112.86 is: 23,624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.97 : 30,592.04 = 17,112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.97/30,592.04 = 17,112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.97x = 30,592.04 × 17,112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.97x = 523,517,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,517,297.63/22,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.46

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