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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,912.60, 34,368.90 and 17,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,912.60, 34,368.90 and 17,722.20 is: 26,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,912.60 : 34,368.90 = 17,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,912.60/34,368.90 = 17,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,912.60x = 34,368.90 × 17,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,912.60x = 609,092,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,092,519.58/22,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,583.30

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