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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.08, 30,588.08 and 17,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.08, 30,588.08 and 17,068.16 is: 23,547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.08 : 30,588.08 = 17,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.08/30,588.08 = 17,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.08x = 30,588.08 × 17,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.08x = 522,082,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,082,043.49/22,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.89

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