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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.99, 34,496.25 and 17,994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.99, 34,496.25 and 17,994.75 is: 26,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.99 : 34,496.25 = 17,994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.99/34,496.25 = 17,994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.99x = 34,496.25 × 17,994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.99x = 620,751,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,751,394.69/22,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,992.72

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