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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.15, 30,704.47 and 17,791.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.15, 30,704.47 and 17,791.99 is: 24,523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.15 : 30,704.47 = 17,791.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.15/30,704.47 = 17,791.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.15x = 30,704.47 × 17,791.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.15x = 546,293,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,293,501.95/22,276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.70

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