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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.80, 30,770.28 and 17,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.80, 30,770.28 and 17,836.52 is: 24,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.80 : 30,770.28 = 17,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.80/30,770.28 = 17,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.80x = 30,770.28 × 17,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.80x = 548,834,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,834,714.63/22,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.00

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