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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.04, 30,940.58 and 17,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.04, 30,940.58 and 17,102.82 is: 23,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.04 : 30,940.58 = 17,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.04/30,940.58 = 17,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.04x = 30,940.58 × 17,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.04x = 529,171,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,171,170.44/22,418.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.70

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