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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,604.09, 33,862.38 and 17,384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,604.09, 33,862.38 and 17,384.45 is: 26,043.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,604.09 : 33,862.38 = 17,384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,604.09/33,862.38 = 17,384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,604.09x = 33,862.38 × 17,384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,604.09x = 588,678,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,678,682.68/22,604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.02

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