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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,792.16, 34,098.33 and 17,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,792.16, 34,098.33 and 17,261.48 is: 25,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,792.16 : 34,098.33 = 17,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,792.16/34,098.33 = 17,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,792.16x = 34,098.33 × 17,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,792.16x = 588,587,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,587,641.33/22,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.13

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