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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.47, 30,592.74 and 17,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.47, 30,592.74 and 17,113.36 is: 23,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.47 : 30,592.74 = 17,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.47/30,592.74 = 17,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.47x = 30,592.74 × 17,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.47x = 523,544,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,544,573.01/22,160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,625.16

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