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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.20, 34,468.80 and 17,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.20, 34,468.80 and 17,147.20 is: 25,720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.20 : 34,468.80 = 17,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.20/34,468.80 = 17,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.20x = 34,468.80 × 17,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.20x = 591,043,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,043,407.36/22,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,720.80

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