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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,574.05, 33,829.94 and 17,021.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,574.05, 33,829.94 and 17,021.29 is: 25,508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,574.05 : 33,829.94 = 17,021.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,574.05/33,829.94 = 17,021.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,574.05x = 33,829.94 × 17,021.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,574.05x = 575,829,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,829,049.74/22,574.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,508.45

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