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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,898.60, 34,347.90 and 17,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,898.60, 34,347.90 and 17,708.20 is: 26,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898.60 : 34,347.90 = 17,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898.60/34,347.90 = 17,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898.60x = 34,347.90 × 17,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898.60x = 608,239,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,239,482.78/22,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.30

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