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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.10, 33,476.85 and 17,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.10, 33,476.85 and 17,117.10 is: 25,653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.10 : 33,476.85 = 17,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.10/33,476.85 = 17,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.10x = 33,476.85 × 17,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.10x = 573,026,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,026,589.14/22,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.58

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