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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.77, 30,593.34 and 17,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.77, 30,593.34 and 17,394.44 is: 24,004.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.77 : 30,593.34 = 17,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.77/30,593.34 = 17,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.77x = 30,593.34 × 17,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.77x = 532,153,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,153,864.06/22,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.66

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