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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.06, 34,324.35 and 17,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.06, 34,324.35 and 17,326.56 is: 25,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.06 : 34,324.35 = 17,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.06/34,324.35 = 17,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.06x = 34,324.35 × 17,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.06x = 594,722,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,722,909.74/22,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.75

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