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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,278.15, 30,707.23 and 17,793.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,278.15, 30,707.23 and 17,793.99 is: 24,526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,278.15 : 30,707.23 = 17,793.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,278.15/30,707.23 = 17,793.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,278.15x = 30,707.23 × 17,793.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,278.15x = 546,404,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,404,143.55/22,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.46

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