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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,911.70, 34,367.55 and 17,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,911.70, 34,367.55 and 17,079.70 is: 25,619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,911.70 : 34,367.55 = 17,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,911.70/34,367.55 = 17,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,911.70x = 34,367.55 × 17,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,911.70x = 586,987,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,987,443.74/22,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,619.55

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