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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957.74, 34,354.53 and 17,993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957.74, 34,354.53 and 17,993.25 is: 26,925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957.74 : 34,354.53 = 17,993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957.74/34,354.53 = 17,993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957.74x = 34,354.53 × 17,993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957.74x = 618,149,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,149,646.92/22,957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,925.54

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