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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,688.24, 34,007.14 and 17,123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,688.24, 34,007.14 and 17,123.54 is: 25,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,688.24 : 34,007.14 = 17,123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,688.24/34,007.14 = 17,123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,688.24x = 34,007.14 × 17,123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,688.24x = 582,322,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,322,473.44/22,688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.27

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