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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.09, 30,856.57 and 17,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.09, 30,856.57 and 17,053.68 is: 23,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.09 : 30,856.57 = 17,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.09/30,856.57 = 17,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.09x = 30,856.57 × 17,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.09x = 526,218,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,218,070.68/22,368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.39

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