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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.39, 33,735.33 and 17,225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.39, 33,735.33 and 17,225.91 is: 25,814.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.39 : 33,735.33 = 17,225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.39/33,735.33 = 17,225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.39x = 33,735.33 × 17,225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.39x = 581,121,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,121,758.40/22,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.57

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