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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267.62, 30,715.68 and 17,480.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267.62, 30,715.68 and 17,480.37 is: 24,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267.62 : 30,715.68 = 17,480.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267.62/30,715.68 = 17,480.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267.62x = 30,715.68 × 17,480.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267.62x = 536,921,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,921,451.20/22,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,112.21

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