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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,191.52, 30,646.20 and 17,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,191.52, 30,646.20 and 17,467.60 is: 24,122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,191.52 : 30,646.20 = 17,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,191.52/30,646.20 = 17,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,191.52x = 30,646.20 × 17,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,191.52x = 535,315,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,315,563.12/22,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,122.53

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