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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.97, 30,955.77 and 17,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.97, 30,955.77 and 17,125.56 is: 23,624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.97 : 30,955.77 = 17,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.97/30,955.77 = 17,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.97x = 30,955.77 × 17,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.97x = 530,134,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,134,896.48/22,439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.58

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