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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.20, 34,456.80 and 17,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.20, 34,456.80 and 17,139.20 is: 25,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.20 : 34,456.80 = 17,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.20/34,456.80 = 17,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.20x = 34,456.80 × 17,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.20x = 590,561,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,561,986.56/22,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.80

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