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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.97, 30,596.18 and 17,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.97, 30,596.18 and 17,115.86 is: 23,628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.97 : 30,596.18 = 17,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.97/30,596.18 = 17,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.97x = 30,596.18 × 17,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.97x = 523,679,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,679,933.41/22,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,628.60

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