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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,901.58, 34,301.61 and 17,597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,901.58, 34,301.61 and 17,597.54 is: 26,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,901.58 : 34,301.61 = 17,597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,901.58/34,301.61 = 17,597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,901.58x = 34,301.61 × 17,597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,901.58x = 603,624,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,624,039.79/22,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,357.31

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