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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267.88, 30,768.77 and 17,525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267.88, 30,768.77 and 17,525.51 is: 24,215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267.88 : 30,768.77 = 17,525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267.88/30,768.77 = 17,525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267.88x = 30,768.77 × 17,525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267.88x = 539,238,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,238,386.32/22,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.97

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