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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,451.40, 42,023.87 and 17,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,451.40, 42,023.87 and 17,023.22 is: 23,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,451.40 : 42,023.87 = 17,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,451.40/42,023.87 = 17,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,451.40x = 42,023.87 × 17,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,451.40x = 715,381,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,381,604.20/30,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,492.57

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