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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.28, 30,939.54 and 17,102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.28, 30,939.54 and 17,102.06 is: 23,603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.28 : 30,939.54 = 17,102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.28/30,939.54 = 17,102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.28x = 30,939.54 × 17,102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.28x = 529,129,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,129,869.45/22,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,603.66

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