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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.39, 34,481.75 and 17,066.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.39, 34,481.75 and 17,066.93 is: 25,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.39 : 34,481.75 = 17,066.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.39/34,481.75 = 17,066.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.39x = 34,481.75 × 17,066.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.39x = 588,497,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,497,355.78/22,976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,613.13

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