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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,690.99, 34,011.26 and 17,126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,690.99, 34,011.26 and 17,126.29 is: 25,670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,690.99 : 34,011.26 = 17,126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,690.99/34,011.26 = 17,126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,690.99x = 34,011.26 × 17,126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,690.99x = 582,486,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,486,446.34/22,690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.39

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