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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,629.96, 33,913.89 and 17,078.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,629.96, 33,913.89 and 17,078.76 is: 25,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,629.96 : 33,913.89 = 17,078.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,629.96/33,913.89 = 17,078.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,629.96x = 33,913.89 × 17,078.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,629.96x = 579,207,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,207,187.98/22,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,594.71

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