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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.76, 30,967.92 and 17,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.76, 30,967.92 and 17,147.16 is: 23,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.76 : 30,967.92 = 17,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.76/30,967.92 = 17,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.76x = 30,967.92 × 17,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.76x = 531,011,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,011,879.11/22,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,641.76

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