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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.44, 30,956.22 and 17,156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.44, 30,956.22 and 17,156.76 is: 23,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.44 : 30,956.22 = 17,156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.44/30,956.22 = 17,156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.44x = 30,956.22 × 17,156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.44x = 531,108,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,108,437.05/22,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,663.25

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