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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.60, 33,609.60 and 17,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.60, 33,609.60 and 17,205.60 is: 25,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.60 : 33,609.60 = 17,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.60/33,609.60 = 17,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.60x = 33,609.60 × 17,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.60x = 578,273,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,273,333.76/22,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,786.30

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