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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,449.74, 30,991.84 and 17,402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,449.74, 30,991.84 and 17,402.62 is: 24,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,449.74 : 30,991.84 = 17,402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,449.74/30,991.84 = 17,402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,449.74x = 30,991.84 × 17,402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,449.74x = 539,339,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,339,214.62/22,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.30

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