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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,480.57, 31,007.10 and 17,166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,480.57, 31,007.10 and 17,166.16 is: 23,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,480.57 : 31,007.10 = 17,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,480.57/31,007.10 = 17,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,480.57x = 31,007.10 × 17,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,480.57x = 532,272,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,272,839.74/22,480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,677.02

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