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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.73, 30,686.80 and 17,181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.73, 30,686.80 and 17,181.55 is: 23,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.73 : 30,686.80 = 17,181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.73/30,686.80 = 17,181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.73x = 30,686.80 × 17,181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.73x = 527,246,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,246,816.16/22,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.16

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