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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,969.60, 34,454.40 and 17,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,969.60, 34,454.40 and 17,785.60 is: 26,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,969.60 : 34,454.40 = 17,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,969.60/34,454.40 = 17,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,969.60x = 34,454.40 × 17,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,969.60x = 612,792,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,792,176.64/22,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.40

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