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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.03, 30,939.20 and 17,101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.03, 30,939.20 and 17,101.81 is: 23,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.03 : 30,939.20 = 17,101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.03/30,939.20 = 17,101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.03x = 30,939.20 × 17,101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.03x = 529,116,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,116,319.95/22,417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,603.32

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