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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.71, 33,952.51 and 17,104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.71, 33,952.51 and 17,104.51 is: 25,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.71 : 33,952.51 = 17,104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.71/33,952.51 = 17,104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.71x = 33,952.51 × 17,104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.71x = 580,741,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,741,046.82/22,655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,633.32

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