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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,028.79, 34,543.77 and 17,222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,028.79, 34,543.77 and 17,222.26 is: 25,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,028.79 : 34,543.77 = 17,222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,028.79/34,543.77 = 17,222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,028.79x = 34,543.77 × 17,222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,028.79x = 594,921,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,921,788.32/23,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,833.83

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