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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,598.16, 33,870.36 and 17,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,598.16, 33,870.36 and 17,033.16 is: 25,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,598.16 : 33,870.36 = 17,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,598.16/33,870.36 = 17,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,598.16x = 33,870.36 × 17,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,598.16x = 576,919,261.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,919,261.14/22,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.48

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