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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.80, 30,570.48 and 17,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.80, 30,570.48 and 17,151.84 is: 23,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.80 : 30,570.48 = 17,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.80/30,570.48 = 17,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.80x = 30,570.48 × 17,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.80x = 524,339,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,339,981.68/22,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.97

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