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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,939.74, 34,327.53 and 17,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,939.74, 34,327.53 and 17,975.25 is: 26,898.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,939.74 : 34,327.53 = 17,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,939.74/34,327.53 = 17,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,939.74x = 34,327.53 × 17,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,939.74x = 617,045,933.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,045,933.63/22,939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,898.56

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