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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.20, 34,287.30 and 17,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.20, 34,287.30 and 17,026.20 is: 25,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.20 : 34,287.30 = 17,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.20/34,287.30 = 17,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.20x = 34,287.30 × 17,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.20x = 583,782,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,782,427.26/22,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,539.30

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