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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.54, 30,692.06 and 17,185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.54, 30,692.06 and 17,185.36 is: 23,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.54 : 30,692.06 = 17,185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.54/30,692.06 = 17,185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.54x = 30,692.06 × 17,185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.54x = 527,454,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,454,100.24/22,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.42

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