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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.26, 30,882.33 and 17,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.26, 30,882.33 and 17,060.58 is: 23,547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.26 : 30,882.33 = 17,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.26/30,882.33 = 17,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.26x = 30,882.33 × 17,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.26x = 526,870,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,870,461.55/22,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.01

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