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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.10, 30,961.46 and 17,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.10, 30,961.46 and 17,129.69 is: 23,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.10 : 30,961.46 = 17,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.10/30,961.46 = 17,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.10x = 30,961.46 × 17,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.10x = 530,359,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,359,971.29/22,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,630.27

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