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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,792.41, 34,098.71 and 17,261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,792.41, 34,098.71 and 17,261.73 is: 25,824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,792.41 : 34,098.71 = 17,261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,792.41/34,098.71 = 17,261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,792.41x = 34,098.71 × 17,261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,792.41x = 588,602,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,602,639.06/22,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.50

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