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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.97, 30,593.42 and 17,113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.97, 30,593.42 and 17,113.86 is: 23,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.97 : 30,593.42 = 17,113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.97/30,593.42 = 17,113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.97x = 30,593.42 × 17,113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.97x = 523,571,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,571,506.80/22,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,625.84

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