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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,635, 33,889.23 and 17,070.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,635, 33,889.23 and 17,070.93 is: 25,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,635 : 33,889.23 = 17,070.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,635/33,889.23 = 17,070.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,635x = 33,889.23 × 17,070.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,635x = 578,520,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,520,673.08/22,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,558.68

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