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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,901.40, 34,362.90 and 17,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,901.40, 34,362.90 and 17,069.40 is: 25,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,901.40 : 34,362.90 = 17,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,901.40/34,362.90 = 17,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,901.40x = 34,362.90 × 17,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,901.40x = 586,554,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,554,085.26/22,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,612.15

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