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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,946.74, 34,338 and 17,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,946.74, 34,338 and 17,982.28 is: 26,909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,946.74 : 34,338 = 17,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,946.74/34,338 = 17,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,946.74x = 34,338 × 17,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,946.74x = 617,475,530.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,475,530.64/22,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.07

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