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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.52, 30,980.27 and 17,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.52, 30,980.27 and 17,427.90 is: 24,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.52 : 30,980.27 = 17,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.52/30,980.27 = 17,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.52x = 30,980.27 × 17,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.52x = 539,921,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,921,047.53/22,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.32

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