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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.33, 30,591.17 and 17,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.33, 30,591.17 and 17,070.40 is: 23,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.33 : 30,591.17 = 17,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.33/30,591.17 = 17,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.33x = 30,591.17 × 17,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.33x = 522,203,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,203,353.19/22,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.97

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