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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.57, 34,390.41 and 17,074.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.57, 34,390.41 and 17,074.58 is: 25,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.57 : 34,390.41 = 17,074.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.57/34,390.41 = 17,074.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.57x = 34,390.41 × 17,074.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.57x = 587,201,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,201,634.83/22,971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.10

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