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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.81, 34,221.96 and 17,258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.81, 34,221.96 and 17,258.31 is: 25,896.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.81 : 34,221.96 = 17,258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.81/34,221.96 = 17,258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.81x = 34,221.96 × 17,258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.81x = 590,613,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,613,194.49/22,806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,896.35

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