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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,587.15, 33,853.85 and 17,022.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,587.15, 33,853.85 and 17,022.15 is: 25,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,587.15 : 33,853.85 = 17,022.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,587.15/33,853.85 = 17,022.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,587.15x = 33,853.85 × 17,022.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,587.15x = 576,265,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,265,291.50/22,587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.97

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