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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.17, 30,692.97 and 17,186.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.17, 30,692.97 and 17,186.00 is: 23,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.17 : 30,692.97 = 17,186.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.17/30,692.97 = 17,186.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.17x = 30,692.97 × 17,186.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.17x = 527,489,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,489,228.96/22,233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.33

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