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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.88, 30,611.22 and 17,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.88, 30,611.22 and 17,084.96 is: 23,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.88 : 30,611.22 = 17,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.88/30,611.22 = 17,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.88x = 30,611.22 × 17,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.88x = 522,991,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,991,469.25/22,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.04

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