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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,235.06, 30,695.52 and 17,187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,235.06, 30,695.52 and 17,187.86 is: 23,727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,235.06 : 30,695.52 = 17,187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,235.06/30,695.52 = 17,187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,235.06x = 30,695.52 × 17,187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,235.06x = 527,590,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,590,300.39/22,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,727.86

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