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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.99, 41,713.04 and 17,474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.99, 41,713.04 and 17,474.15 is: 24,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.99 : 41,713.04 = 17,474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.99/41,713.04 = 17,474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.99x = 41,713.04 × 17,474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.99x = 728,899,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,899,931.30/30,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.40

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