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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.53, 41,702.32 and 17,470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.53, 41,702.32 and 17,470.97 is: 24,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.53 : 41,702.32 = 17,470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.53/41,702.32 = 17,470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.53x = 41,702.32 × 17,470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.53x = 728,579,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,579,981.65/30,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.18

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