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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,446.94, 30,959.67 and 17,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,446.94, 30,959.67 and 17,159.26 is: 23,666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,446.94 : 30,959.67 = 17,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,446.94/30,959.67 = 17,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,446.94x = 30,959.67 × 17,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,446.94x = 531,245,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,245,027.04/22,446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,666.70

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