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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.07, 30,846.91 and 17,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.07, 30,846.91 and 17,046.66 is: 23,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.07 : 30,846.91 = 17,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.07/30,846.91 = 17,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.07x = 30,846.91 × 17,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.07x = 525,836,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,836,891.84/22,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.73

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