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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.24, 34,361.28 and 17,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.24, 34,361.28 and 17,997.75 is: 26,932.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.24 : 34,361.28 = 17,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.24/34,361.28 = 17,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.24x = 34,361.28 × 17,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.24x = 618,425,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,425,727.12/22,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.29

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