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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,895.62, 34,294.40 and 17,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,895.62, 34,294.40 and 17,287.18 is: 25,893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,895.62 : 34,294.40 = 17,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,895.62/34,294.40 = 17,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,895.62x = 34,294.40 × 17,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,895.62x = 592,853,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,853,465.79/22,895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.75

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