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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,907.08, 34,317.51 and 17,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,907.08, 34,317.51 and 17,961.70 is: 26,908.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,907.08 : 34,317.51 = 17,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,907.08/34,317.51 = 17,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,907.08x = 34,317.51 × 17,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,907.08x = 616,400,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,400,819.37/22,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.75

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