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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,599.92, 33,909.48 and 17,415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,599.92, 33,909.48 and 17,415.92 is: 26,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,599.92 : 33,909.48 = 17,415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,599.92/33,909.48 = 17,415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,599.92x = 33,909.48 × 17,415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,599.92x = 590,564,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,564,790.92/22,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,131.28

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