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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.29, 34,508.58 and 17,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.29, 34,508.58 and 17,084.80 is: 25,639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.29 : 34,508.58 = 17,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.29/34,508.58 = 17,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.29x = 34,508.58 × 17,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.29x = 589,572,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,572,187.58/22,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,639.94

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