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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.42, 30,827.07 and 17,304.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.42, 30,827.07 and 17,304.87 is: 23,845.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.42 : 30,827.07 = 17,304.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.42/30,827.07 = 17,304.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.42x = 30,827.07 × 17,304.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.42x = 533,458,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,458,438.83/22,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.53

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