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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.26, 30,883.71 and 17,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.26, 30,883.71 and 17,061.58 is: 23,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.26 : 30,883.71 = 17,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.26/30,883.71 = 17,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.26x = 30,883.71 × 17,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.26x = 526,924,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,924,888.86/22,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.39

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