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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.04, 30,774.28 and 17,009.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.04, 30,774.28 and 17,009.64 is: 23,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.04 : 30,774.28 = 17,009.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.04/30,774.28 = 17,009.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.04x = 30,774.28 × 17,009.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.04x = 523,459,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,459,424.06/22,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,448.24

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