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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.12, 33,824.10 and 17,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.12, 33,824.10 and 17,027.68 is: 25,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.12 : 33,824.10 = 17,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.12/33,824.10 = 17,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.12x = 33,824.10 × 17,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.12x = 575,945,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,945,951.09/22,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,494.35

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