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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,746.17, 34,068.47 and 17,442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,746.17, 34,068.47 and 17,442.11 is: 26,124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,746.17 : 34,068.47 = 17,442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,746.17/34,068.47 = 17,442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,746.17x = 34,068.47 × 17,442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,746.17x = 594,226,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,226,050.58/22,746.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,124.23

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