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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.56, 30,690.69 and 17,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.56, 30,690.69 and 17,184.36 is: 23,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.56 : 30,690.69 = 17,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.56/30,690.69 = 17,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.56x = 30,690.69 × 17,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.56x = 527,399,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,399,865.61/22,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.03

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