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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.71, 33,912.28 and 17,077.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.71, 33,912.28 and 17,077.42 is: 25,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.71 : 33,912.28 = 17,077.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.71/33,912.28 = 17,077.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.71x = 33,912.28 × 17,077.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.71x = 579,134,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,134,248.72/22,628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,592.90

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