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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.40, 30,848.64 and 17,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.40, 30,848.64 and 17,891.40 is: 24,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.40 : 30,848.64 = 17,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.40/30,848.64 = 17,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.40x = 30,848.64 × 17,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.40x = 551,925,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,925,357.70/22,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.06

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