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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,341.58, 30,863.42 and 17,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,341.58, 30,863.42 and 17,859.44 is: 24,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,341.58 : 30,863.42 = 17,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,341.58/30,863.42 = 17,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,341.58x = 30,863.42 × 17,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,341.58x = 551,203,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,203,397.68/22,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.64

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