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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.63, 33,637.85 and 17,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.63, 33,637.85 and 17,186.14 is: 25,787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.63 : 33,637.85 = 17,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.63/33,637.85 = 17,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.63x = 33,637.85 × 17,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.63x = 578,104,819.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,104,819.96/22,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.96

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