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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.86, 30,693.88 and 17,186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.86, 30,693.88 and 17,186.66 is: 23,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.86 : 30,693.88 = 17,186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.86/30,693.88 = 17,186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.86x = 30,693.88 × 17,186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.86x = 527,525,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,525,279.64/22,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,726.21

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