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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.15, 30,705.85 and 17,792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.15, 30,705.85 and 17,792.99 is: 24,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.15 : 30,705.85 = 17,792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.15/30,705.85 = 17,792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.15x = 30,705.85 × 17,792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.15x = 546,348,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,348,881.99/22,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.08

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