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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.76, 30,662.04 and 17,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.76, 30,662.04 and 17,209.36 is: 23,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.76 : 30,662.04 = 17,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.76/30,662.04 = 17,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.76x = 30,662.04 × 17,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.76x = 527,674,084.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,674,084.69/22,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.03

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