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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,570.41, 33,868.58 and 17,626.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,570.41, 33,868.58 and 17,626.17 is: 26,449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,570.41 : 33,868.58 = 17,626.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,570.41/33,868.58 = 17,626.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,570.41x = 33,868.58 × 17,626.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,570.41x = 596,973,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,973,348.74/22,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.38

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