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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,413.78, 30,934.71 and 17,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,413.78, 30,934.71 and 17,098.56 is: 23,598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,413.78 : 30,934.71 = 17,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,413.78/30,934.71 = 17,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,413.78x = 30,934.71 × 17,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,413.78x = 528,938,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,938,995.02/22,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.83

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