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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.79, 33,543.15 and 17,101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.79, 33,543.15 and 17,101.35 is: 25,634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.79 : 33,543.15 = 17,101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.79/33,543.15 = 17,101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.79x = 33,543.15 × 17,101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.79x = 573,633,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,633,084.12/22,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.03

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