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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,906.08, 34,316.01 and 17,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,906.08, 34,316.01 and 17,960.70 is: 26,907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,906.08 : 34,316.01 = 17,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,906.08/34,316.01 = 17,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,906.08x = 34,316.01 × 17,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,906.08x = 616,339,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,339,560.81/22,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,907.25

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