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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.54, 33,705.65 and 17,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.54, 33,705.65 and 17,194.30 is: 25,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.54 : 33,705.65 = 17,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.54/33,705.65 = 17,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.54x = 33,705.65 × 17,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.54x = 579,545,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,545,016.52/22,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.51

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