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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,356.33, 30,849.26 and 17,878.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,356.33, 30,849.26 and 17,878.45 is: 24,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,356.33 : 30,849.26 = 17,878.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,356.33/30,849.26 = 17,878.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,356.33x = 30,849.26 × 17,878.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,356.33x = 551,536,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,536,785.93/22,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.27

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