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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,446.18, 30,971.21 and 17,067.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,446.18, 30,971.21 and 17,067.15 is: 23,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,446.18 : 30,971.21 = 17,067.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,446.18/30,971.21 = 17,067.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,446.18x = 30,971.21 × 17,067.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,446.18x = 528,590,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,590,201.42/22,446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.23

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