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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,881.06, 34,333.35 and 17,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,881.06, 34,333.35 and 17,332.56 is: 26,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,881.06 : 34,333.35 = 17,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,881.06/34,333.35 = 17,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,881.06x = 34,333.35 × 17,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,881.06x = 595,084,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,084,848.88/22,881.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.75

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