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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.34, 30,853.38 and 17,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.34, 30,853.38 and 17,881.46 is: 24,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.34 : 30,853.38 = 17,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.34/30,853.38 = 17,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.34x = 30,853.38 × 17,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.34x = 551,703,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,703,480.33/22,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.41

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