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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,691.83, 34,012.51 and 17,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,691.83, 34,012.51 and 17,127.13 is: 25,671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,691.83 : 34,012.51 = 17,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,691.83/34,012.51 = 17,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,691.83x = 34,012.51 × 17,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,691.83x = 582,536,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,536,680.40/22,691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.65

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