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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,331.34, 30,782.97 and 17,607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,331.34, 30,782.97 and 17,607.42 is: 24,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,331.34 : 30,782.97 = 17,607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,331.34/30,782.97 = 17,607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,331.34x = 30,782.97 × 17,607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,331.34x = 542,008,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,008,681.64/22,331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.21

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