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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.26, 30,876.99 and 17,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.26, 30,876.99 and 17,589.18 is: 24,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.26 : 30,876.99 = 17,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.26/30,876.99 = 17,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.26x = 30,876.99 × 17,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.26x = 543,100,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,100,934.97/22,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.15

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