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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,800.63, 34,212.78 and 17,252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,800.63, 34,212.78 and 17,252.31 is: 25,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,800.63 : 34,212.78 = 17,252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,800.63/34,212.78 = 17,252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,800.63x = 34,212.78 × 17,252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,800.63x = 590,249,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,249,486.52/22,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,887.42

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