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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.80, 30,685.51 and 17,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.80, 30,685.51 and 17,180.62 is: 23,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.80 : 30,685.51 = 17,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.80/30,685.51 = 17,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.80x = 30,685.51 × 17,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.80x = 527,195,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,195,967.15/22,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,717.87

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