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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,928.79, 34,342.35 and 17,624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,928.79, 34,342.35 and 17,624.71 is: 26,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,928.79 : 34,342.35 = 17,624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,928.79/34,342.35 = 17,624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,928.79x = 34,342.35 × 17,624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,928.79x = 605,273,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,273,959.47/22,928.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,397.99

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