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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.33, 30,850.63 and 17,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.33, 30,850.63 and 17,879.45 is: 24,671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.33 : 30,850.63 = 17,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.33/30,850.63 = 17,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.33x = 30,850.63 × 17,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.33x = 551,592,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,592,296.55/22,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.65

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