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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,271.90, 30,767.24 and 17,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,271.90, 30,767.24 and 17,789.76 is: 24,575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,271.90 : 30,767.24 = 17,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,271.90/30,767.24 = 17,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,271.90x = 30,767.24 × 17,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,271.90x = 547,341,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,341,859.94/22,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,575.45

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