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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.92, 30,694.01 and 17,186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.92, 30,694.01 and 17,186.74 is: 23,726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.92 : 30,694.01 = 17,186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.92/30,694.01 = 17,186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.92x = 30,694.01 × 17,186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.92x = 527,529,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,529,806.76/22,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,726.36

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