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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,467.38, 30,932.10 and 17,678.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,467.38, 30,932.10 and 17,678.88 is: 24,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,467.38 : 30,932.10 = 17,678.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,467.38/30,932.10 = 17,678.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,467.38x = 30,932.10 × 17,678.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,467.38x = 546,844,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,844,884.05/22,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.51

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