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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,984.40, 34,493.76 and 17,074.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,984.40, 34,493.76 and 17,074.94 is: 25,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,984.40 : 34,493.76 = 17,074.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,984.40/34,493.76 = 17,074.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,984.40x = 34,493.76 × 17,074.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,984.40x = 588,978,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,978,882.37/22,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.16

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