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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.72, 30,703.36 and 17,193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.72, 30,703.36 and 17,193.56 is: 23,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.72 : 30,703.36 = 17,193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.72/30,703.36 = 17,193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.72x = 30,703.36 × 17,193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.72x = 527,900,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,900,062.36/22,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.75

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