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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.40, 30,921.66 and 17,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.40, 30,921.66 and 17,942.76 is: 24,731.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.40 : 30,921.66 = 17,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.40/30,921.66 = 17,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.40x = 30,921.66 × 17,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.40x = 554,819,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,819,924.18/22,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.87

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