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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.30, 33,605.96 and 17,074.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.30, 33,605.96 and 17,074.89 is: 25,629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.30 : 33,605.96 = 17,074.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.30/33,605.96 = 17,074.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.30x = 33,605.96 × 17,074.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.30x = 573,817,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,817,984.97/22,389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.12

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