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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.76, 30,997.08 and 17,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.76, 30,997.08 and 17,753.58 is: 24,530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.76 : 30,997.08 = 17,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.76/30,997.08 = 17,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.76x = 30,997.08 × 17,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.76x = 550,309,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,309,139.55/22,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.40

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