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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,920.87, 34,414.17 and 17,015.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,920.87, 34,414.17 and 17,015.97 is: 25,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,920.87 : 34,414.17 = 17,015.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,920.87/34,414.17 = 17,015.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,920.87x = 34,414.17 × 17,015.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,920.87x = 585,590,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,590,549.54/22,920.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.35

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