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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.76, 33,580.98 and 17,187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.76, 33,580.98 and 17,187.12 is: 25,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.76 : 33,580.98 = 17,187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.76/33,580.98 = 17,187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.76x = 33,580.98 × 17,187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.76x = 577,160,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,160,332.98/22,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,758.31

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