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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,745.76, 34,067.86 and 17,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,745.76, 34,067.86 and 17,441.71 is: 26,123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,745.76 : 34,067.86 = 17,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,745.76/34,067.86 = 17,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,745.76x = 34,067.86 × 17,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,745.76x = 594,201,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,201,734.44/22,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,123.63

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