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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,694.99, 34,017.26 and 17,130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,694.99, 34,017.26 and 17,130.29 is: 25,676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,694.99 : 34,017.26 = 17,130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,694.99/34,017.26 = 17,130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,694.99x = 34,017.26 × 17,130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,694.99x = 582,725,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,725,273.07/22,694.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.39

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