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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,898.62, 34,298.90 and 17,290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,898.62, 34,298.90 and 17,290.18 is: 25,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898.62 : 34,298.90 = 17,290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898.62/34,298.90 = 17,290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898.62x = 34,298.90 × 17,290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898.62x = 593,034,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,034,154.80/22,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,898.25

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