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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.88, 30,969.97 and 17,386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.88, 30,969.97 and 17,386.77 is: 24,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.88 : 30,969.97 = 17,386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.88/30,969.97 = 17,386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.88x = 30,969.97 × 17,386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.88x = 538,467,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,467,817.97/22,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.43

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