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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761.72, 34,052.52 and 17,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761.72, 34,052.52 and 17,231.04 is: 25,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761.72 : 34,052.52 = 17,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761.72/34,052.52 = 17,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761.72x = 34,052.52 × 17,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761.72x = 586,760,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,760,334.22/22,761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.38

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