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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.92, 33,912.48 and 17,417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.92, 33,912.48 and 17,417.92 is: 26,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.92 : 33,912.48 = 17,417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.92/33,912.48 = 17,417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.92x = 33,912.48 × 17,417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.92x = 590,684,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,684,863.64/22,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.28

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