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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,930.60, 34,395.90 and 17,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,930.60, 34,395.90 and 17,740.20 is: 26,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,930.60 : 34,395.90 = 17,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,930.60/34,395.90 = 17,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,930.60x = 34,395.90 × 17,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,930.60x = 610,190,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,190,145.18/22,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,610.30

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