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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,339.58, 30,860.66 and 17,857.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,339.58, 30,860.66 and 17,857.45 is: 24,668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,339.58 : 30,860.66 = 17,857.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,339.58/30,860.66 = 17,857.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,339.58x = 30,860.66 × 17,857.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,339.58x = 551,092,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,092,526.48/22,339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.88

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