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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.03, 30,599.76 and 14,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.03, 30,599.76 and 14,617.68 is: 20,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.03 : 30,599.76 = 14,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.03/30,599.76 = 14,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.03x = 30,599.76 × 14,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.03x = 447,297,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,297,499.76/22,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.77

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