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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.88, 30,711.30 and 17,788.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.88, 30,711.30 and 17,788.41 is: 24,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.88 : 30,711.30 = 17,788.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.88/30,711.30 = 17,788.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.88x = 30,711.30 × 17,788.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.88x = 546,305,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,305,196.03/22,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.95

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