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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.66, 34,102.08 and 17,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.66, 34,102.08 and 17,263.98 is: 25,827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.66 : 34,102.08 = 17,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.66/34,102.08 = 17,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.66x = 34,102.08 × 17,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.66x = 588,737,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,737,627.08/22,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827.87

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