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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.78, 30,936.09 and 17,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.78, 30,936.09 and 17,099.56 is: 23,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.78 : 30,936.09 = 17,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.78/30,936.09 = 17,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.78x = 30,936.09 × 17,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.78x = 528,993,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,993,527.12/22,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.21

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