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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.58, 33,872.05 and 17,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.58, 33,872.05 and 17,059.51 is: 25,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.58 : 33,872.05 = 17,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.58/33,872.05 = 17,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.58x = 33,872.05 × 17,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.58x = 577,840,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,840,575.70/22,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.52

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