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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.76, 30,666.18 and 17,212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.76, 30,666.18 and 17,212.36 is: 23,705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.76 : 30,666.18 = 17,212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.76/30,666.18 = 17,212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.76x = 30,666.18 × 17,212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.76x = 527,837,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,837,329.98/22,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,705.17

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