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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,927.79, 34,340.85 and 17,623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,927.79, 34,340.85 and 17,623.71 is: 26,396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,927.79 : 34,340.85 = 17,623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,927.79/34,340.85 = 17,623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,927.79x = 34,340.85 × 17,623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,927.79x = 605,213,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,213,181.55/22,927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,396.49

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