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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,801.12, 34,213.52 and 17,252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,801.12, 34,213.52 and 17,252.81 is: 25,888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,801.12 : 34,213.52 = 17,252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,801.12/34,213.52 = 17,252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,801.12x = 34,213.52 × 17,252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,801.12x = 590,279,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,279,359.99/22,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,888.17

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