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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.69, 33,687.95 and 17,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.69, 33,687.95 and 17,532.45 is: 26,298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.69 : 33,687.95 = 17,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.69/33,687.95 = 17,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.69x = 33,687.95 × 17,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.69x = 590,632,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,632,211.32/22,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.60

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