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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,426.76, 33,604.20 and 17,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,426.76, 33,604.20 and 17,155.38 is: 25,705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,426.76 : 33,604.20 = 17,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,426.76/33,604.20 = 17,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,426.76x = 33,604.20 × 17,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,426.76x = 576,492,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,492,695.46/22,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.58

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