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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,638, 33,893.73 and 17,073.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,638, 33,893.73 and 17,073.93 is: 25,563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,638 : 33,893.73 = 17,073.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,638/33,893.73 = 17,073.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,638x = 33,893.73 × 17,073.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,638x = 578,699,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,699,173.46/22,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.18

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