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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.55, 30,968.12 and 17,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.55, 30,968.12 and 17,385.44 is: 24,000.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.55 : 30,968.12 = 17,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.55/30,968.12 = 17,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.55x = 30,968.12 × 17,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.55x = 538,394,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,394,280.80/22,432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.59

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