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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.13, 34,478.36 and 17,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.13, 34,478.36 and 17,064.68 is: 25,609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.13 : 34,478.36 = 17,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.13/34,478.36 = 17,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.13x = 34,478.36 × 17,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.13x = 588,361,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,361,986.60/22,974.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.76

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