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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.36, 30,872.68 and 17,895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.36, 30,872.68 and 17,895.48 is: 24,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.36 : 30,872.68 = 17,895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.36/30,872.68 = 17,895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.36x = 30,872.68 × 17,895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.36x = 552,481,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,481,427.49/22,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.72

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