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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,258.62, 30,703.28 and 17,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,258.62, 30,703.28 and 17,471.36 is: 24,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,258.62 : 30,703.28 = 17,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,258.62/30,703.28 = 17,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,258.62x = 30,703.28 × 17,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,258.62x = 536,428,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,428,047.46/22,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.79

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