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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.94, 30,958.29 and 17,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.94, 30,958.29 and 17,158.26 is: 23,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.94 : 30,958.29 = 17,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.94/30,958.29 = 17,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.94x = 30,958.29 × 17,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.94x = 531,190,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,190,388.98/22,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,665.32

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