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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.99, 34,018.75 and 17,131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.99, 34,018.75 and 17,131.29 is: 25,677.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.99 : 34,018.75 = 17,131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.99/34,018.75 = 17,131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.99x = 34,018.75 × 17,131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.99x = 582,785,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,785,071.69/22,695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,677.89

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