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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,230.04, 30,688.60 and 17,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,230.04, 30,688.60 and 17,182.86 is: 23,720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230.04 : 30,688.60 = 17,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230.04/30,688.60 = 17,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230.04x = 30,688.60 × 17,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230.04x = 527,317,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,317,917.40/22,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,720.96

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