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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,686.83, 34,005.02 and 17,122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,686.83, 34,005.02 and 17,122.13 is: 25,664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,686.83 : 34,005.02 = 17,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,686.83/34,005.02 = 17,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,686.83x = 34,005.02 × 17,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,686.83x = 582,238,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,238,244.98/22,686.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.15

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