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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,570.35, 33,868.49 and 17,626.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,570.35, 33,868.49 and 17,626.11 is: 26,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,570.35 : 33,868.49 = 17,626.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,570.35/33,868.49 = 17,626.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,570.35x = 33,868.49 × 17,626.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,570.35x = 596,969,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,969,708.24/22,570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.29

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