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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,914.10, 34,371.15 and 17,730.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,914.10, 34,371.15 and 17,730.10 is: 26,595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,914.10 : 34,371.15 = 17,730.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,914.10/34,371.15 = 17,730.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,914.10x = 34,371.15 × 17,730.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,914.10x = 609,403,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,403,926.62/22,914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.15

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