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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.16, 30,741.76 and 17,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.16, 30,741.76 and 17,550.76 is: 24,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.16 : 30,741.76 = 17,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.16/30,741.76 = 17,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.16x = 30,741.76 × 17,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.16x = 539,541,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,541,251.74/22,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.13

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