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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.37, 33,860.18 and 17,026.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.37, 33,860.18 and 17,026.37 is: 25,519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.37 : 33,860.18 = 17,026.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.37/33,860.18 = 17,026.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.37x = 33,860.18 × 17,026.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.37x = 576,515,857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,515,857.41/22,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,519.29

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