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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,860.90, 34,291.35 and 17,676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,860.90, 34,291.35 and 17,676.90 is: 26,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,860.90 : 34,291.35 = 17,676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,860.90/34,291.35 = 17,676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,860.90x = 34,291.35 × 17,676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,860.90x = 606,164,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,164,764.82/22,860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,515.35

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