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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,741.36, 34,061.28 and 17,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,741.36, 34,061.28 and 17,437.32 is: 26,117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,741.36 : 34,061.28 = 17,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,741.36/34,061.28 = 17,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,741.36x = 34,061.28 × 17,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,741.36x = 593,937,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,937,438.97/22,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,117.06

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