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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.92, 33,873.93 and 17,060.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.92, 33,873.93 and 17,060.76 is: 25,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.92 : 33,873.93 = 17,060.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.92/33,873.93 = 17,060.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.92x = 33,873.93 × 17,060.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.92x = 577,914,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,914,989.99/22,624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.29

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