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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.72, 30,594.46 and 17,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.72, 30,594.46 and 17,114.61 is: 23,626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.72 : 30,594.46 = 17,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.72/30,594.46 = 17,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.72x = 30,594.46 × 17,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.72x = 523,612,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,612,251.06/22,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.88

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