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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.31, 34,176.76 and 17,179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.31, 34,176.76 and 17,179.49 is: 25,742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.31 : 34,176.76 = 17,179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.31/34,176.76 = 17,179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.31x = 34,176.76 × 17,179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.31x = 587,139,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,139,397.46/22,808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,742.35

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