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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.20, 34,458.30 and 17,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.20, 34,458.30 and 17,140.20 is: 25,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.20 : 34,458.30 = 17,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.20/34,458.30 = 17,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.20x = 34,458.30 × 17,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.20x = 590,622,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,622,153.66/22,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.30

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