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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.33, 41,694.87 and 17,473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.33, 41,694.87 and 17,473.17 is: 24,106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.33 : 41,694.87 = 17,473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.33/41,694.87 = 17,473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.33x = 41,694.87 × 17,473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.33x = 728,541,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,541,551.64/30,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,106.07

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