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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.39, 30,979.79 and 17,985.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.39, 30,979.79 and 17,985.51 is: 24,804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.39 : 30,979.79 = 17,985.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.39/30,979.79 = 17,985.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.39x = 30,979.79 × 17,985.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.39x = 557,187,232.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,187,232.92/22,463.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,804.24

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