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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.36, 30,591.22 and 17,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.36, 30,591.22 and 17,070.44 is: 23,551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.36 : 30,591.22 = 17,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.36/30,591.22 = 17,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.36x = 30,591.22 × 17,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.36x = 522,205,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,205,585.54/22,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,551.04

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