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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.02, 30,596.45 and 17,396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.02, 30,596.45 and 17,396.69 is: 24,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.02 : 30,596.45 = 17,396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.02/30,596.45 = 17,396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.02x = 30,596.45 × 17,396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.02x = 532,276,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,276,715.78/22,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.77

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