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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.83, 33,468.84 and 17,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.83, 33,468.84 and 17,124.93 is: 25,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.83 : 33,468.84 = 17,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.83/33,468.84 = 17,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.83x = 33,468.84 × 17,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.83x = 573,151,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,151,542.18/22,417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.77

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