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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,909.59, 34,356.12 and 17,988.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,909.59, 34,356.12 and 17,988.84 is: 26,976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,909.59 : 34,356.12 = 17,988.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,909.59/34,356.12 = 17,988.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,909.59x = 34,356.12 × 17,988.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,909.59x = 618,026,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,026,745.70/22,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.77

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