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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,689.36, 34,008.82 and 17,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,689.36, 34,008.82 and 17,124.66 is: 25,667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,689.36 : 34,008.82 = 17,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,689.36/34,008.82 = 17,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,689.36x = 34,008.82 × 17,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,689.36x = 582,389,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,389,479.50/22,689.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.96

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