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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.89, 34,423.16 and 17,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.89, 34,423.16 and 17,021.99 is: 25,557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.89 : 34,423.16 = 17,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.89/34,423.16 = 17,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.89x = 34,423.16 × 17,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.89x = 585,950,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,950,428.06/22,926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.35

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