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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.39, 34,422.41 and 17,021.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.39, 34,422.41 and 17,021.49 is: 25,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.39 : 34,422.41 = 17,021.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.39/34,422.41 = 17,021.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.39x = 34,422.41 × 17,021.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.39x = 585,920,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,920,707.59/22,926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,556.61

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