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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.84, 34,357.70 and 17,674.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.84, 34,357.70 and 17,674.13 is: 26,456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.84 : 34,357.70 = 17,674.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.84/34,357.70 = 17,674.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.84x = 34,357.70 × 17,674.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.84x = 607,242,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,242,586.38/22,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,456.10

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