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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,915.63, 34,322.63 and 17,611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,915.63, 34,322.63 and 17,611.58 is: 26,378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,915.63 : 34,322.63 = 17,611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,915.63/34,322.63 = 17,611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,915.63x = 34,322.63 × 17,611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,915.63x = 604,475,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,475,744.06/22,915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.32

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