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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,291.16, 30,755.58 and 17,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,291.16, 30,755.58 and 17,560.76 is: 24,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,291.16 : 30,755.58 = 17,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,291.16/30,755.58 = 17,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,291.16x = 30,755.58 × 17,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,291.16x = 540,091,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,091,359.04/22,291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,228.95

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