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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.58, 33,870.56 and 17,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.58, 33,870.56 and 17,058.51 is: 25,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.58 : 33,870.56 = 17,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.58/33,870.56 = 17,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.58x = 33,870.56 × 17,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.58x = 577,781,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,781,201.17/22,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.02

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