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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.96, 30,691.08 and 17,776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.96, 30,691.08 and 17,776.32 is: 24,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.96 : 30,691.08 = 17,776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.96/30,691.08 = 17,776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.96x = 30,691.08 × 17,776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.96x = 545,574,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,574,459.23/22,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.52

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