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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.82, 30,872.70 and 17,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.82, 30,872.70 and 17,273.68 is: 23,818.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.82 : 30,872.70 = 17,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.82/30,872.70 = 17,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.82x = 30,872.70 × 17,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.82x = 533,285,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,285,063.35/22,389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,818.20

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