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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,878.06, 34,328.85 and 17,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,878.06, 34,328.85 and 17,329.56 is: 26,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,878.06 : 34,328.85 = 17,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,878.06/34,328.85 = 17,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,878.06x = 34,328.85 × 17,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,878.06x = 594,903,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,903,865.81/22,878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.25

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