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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.44, 30,936.66 and 17,428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.44, 30,936.66 and 17,428.34 is: 24,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.44 : 30,936.66 = 17,428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.44/30,936.66 = 17,428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.44x = 30,936.66 × 17,428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.44x = 539,174,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,174,628.94/22,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.66

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