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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.56, 30,720.90 and 17,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.56, 30,720.90 and 17,737.72 is: 24,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.56 : 30,720.90 = 17,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.56/30,720.90 = 17,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.56x = 30,720.90 × 17,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.56x = 544,918,722.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,918,722.35/22,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.81

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