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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,379.26, 30,887.86 and 17,064.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,379.26, 30,887.86 and 17,064.58 is: 23,552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,379.26 : 30,887.86 = 17,064.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,379.26/30,887.86 = 17,064.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,379.26x = 30,887.86 × 17,064.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,379.26x = 527,088,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,088,358.00/22,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,552.54

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