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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.60, 34,398.90 and 17,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.60, 34,398.90 and 17,742.20 is: 26,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.60 : 34,398.90 = 17,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.60/34,398.90 = 17,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.60x = 34,398.90 × 17,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.60x = 610,312,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,312,163.58/22,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,613.30

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