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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.66, 33,830.89 and 17,032.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.66, 33,830.89 and 17,032.14 is: 25,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.66 : 33,830.89 = 17,032.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.66/33,830.89 = 17,032.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.66x = 33,830.89 × 17,032.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.66x = 576,212,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,212,454.80/22,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.02

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