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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,415.78, 30,937.47 and 17,100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,415.78, 30,937.47 and 17,100.56 is: 23,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,415.78 : 30,937.47 = 17,100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,415.78/30,937.47 = 17,100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,415.78x = 30,937.47 × 17,100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,415.78x = 529,048,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,048,061.98/22,415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,601.59

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