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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.74, 30,755.34 and 17,820.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.74, 30,755.34 and 17,820.27 is: 24,615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.74 : 30,755.34 = 17,820.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.74/30,755.34 = 17,820.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.74x = 30,755.34 × 17,820.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.74x = 548,068,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,068,462.74/22,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.98

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