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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.45, 34,479.68 and 17,154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.45, 34,479.68 and 17,154.45 is: 25,731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.45 : 34,479.68 = 17,154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.45/34,479.68 = 17,154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.45x = 34,479.68 × 17,154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.45x = 591,479,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,479,860.80/22,986.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,731.68

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