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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.92, 30,926.88 and 17,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.92, 30,926.88 and 17,383.68 is: 23,981.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.92 : 30,926.88 = 17,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.92/30,926.88 = 17,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.92x = 30,926.88 × 17,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.92x = 537,622,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,622,985.32/22,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,981.84

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