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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,800.62, 34,212.77 and 17,252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,800.62, 34,212.77 and 17,252.31 is: 25,887.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,800.62 : 34,212.77 = 17,252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,800.62/34,212.77 = 17,252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,800.62x = 34,212.77 × 17,252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,800.62x = 590,249,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,249,227.74/22,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,887.43

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