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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.94, 34,288.17 and 17,346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.94, 34,288.17 and 17,346.15 is: 26,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.94 : 34,288.17 = 17,346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.94/34,288.17 = 17,346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.94x = 34,288.17 × 17,346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.94x = 594,767,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,767,568.60/22,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.04

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