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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.07, 33,819.42 and 17,024.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.07, 33,819.42 and 17,024.78 is: 25,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.07 : 33,819.42 = 17,024.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.07/33,819.42 = 17,024.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.07x = 33,819.42 × 17,024.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.07x = 575,768,333.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,768,333.62/22,588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,489.94

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