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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,044.85, 30,401.17 and 17,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,044.85, 30,401.17 and 17,001.08 is: 23,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,044.85 : 30,401.17 = 17,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,044.85/30,401.17 = 17,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,044.85x = 30,401.17 × 17,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,044.85x = 516,852,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,852,820.52/22,044.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,445.51

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