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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.53, 34,391.87 and 17,075.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.53, 34,391.87 and 17,075.53 is: 25,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.53 : 34,391.87 = 17,075.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.53/34,391.87 = 17,075.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.53x = 34,391.87 × 17,075.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.53x = 587,259,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,259,150.60/22,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.54

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