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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,571.41, 33,870.08 and 17,627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,571.41, 33,870.08 and 17,627.17 is: 26,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,571.41 : 33,870.08 = 17,627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,571.41/33,870.08 = 17,627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,571.41x = 33,870.08 × 17,627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,571.41x = 597,033,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,033,658.07/22,571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,450.88

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