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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,442.94, 30,954.15 and 17,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,442.94, 30,954.15 and 17,155.26 is: 23,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,442.94 : 30,954.15 = 17,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,442.94/30,954.15 = 17,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,442.94x = 30,954.15 × 17,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,442.94x = 531,026,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,026,491.33/22,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,661.18

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