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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.66, 34,459.68 and 17,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.66, 34,459.68 and 17,445.48 is: 26,139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.66 : 34,459.68 = 17,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.66/34,459.68 = 17,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.66x = 34,459.68 × 17,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.66x = 601,165,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,165,658.25/22,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.16

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