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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.88, 30,712.68 and 17,789.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.88, 30,712.68 and 17,789.41 is: 24,573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.88 : 30,712.68 = 17,789.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.88/30,712.68 = 17,789.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.88x = 30,712.68 × 17,789.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.88x = 546,360,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,360,456.72/22,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.33

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