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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.18, 33,858.03 and 17,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.18, 33,858.03 and 17,381.54 is: 26,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.18 : 33,858.03 = 17,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.18/33,858.03 = 17,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.18x = 33,858.03 × 17,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.18x = 588,504,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,504,852.59/22,601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.68

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