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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.26, 30,662.73 and 17,209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.26, 30,662.73 and 17,209.86 is: 23,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.26 : 30,662.73 = 17,209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.26/30,662.73 = 17,209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.26x = 30,662.73 × 17,209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.26x = 527,701,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,701,290.52/22,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.72

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