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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.96, 30,594.81 and 17,114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.96, 30,594.81 and 17,114.85 is: 23,627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.96 : 30,594.81 = 17,114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.96/30,594.81 = 17,114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.96x = 30,594.81 × 17,114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.96x = 523,625,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,625,583.93/22,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.22

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