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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,909.60, 34,364.40 and 17,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,909.60, 34,364.40 and 17,725.60 is: 26,588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,909.60 : 34,364.40 = 17,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,909.60/34,364.40 = 17,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,909.60x = 34,364.40 × 17,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,909.60x = 609,129,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,129,608.64/22,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.40

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