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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,571.35, 33,869.99 and 17,627.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,571.35, 33,869.99 and 17,627.11 is: 26,450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,571.35 : 33,869.99 = 17,627.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,571.35/33,869.99 = 17,627.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,571.35x = 33,869.99 × 17,627.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,571.35x = 597,030,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,030,039.43/22,571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,450.79

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