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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.20, 33,994.80 and 17,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.20, 33,994.80 and 17,133.60 is: 25,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.20 : 33,994.80 = 17,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.20/33,994.80 = 17,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.20x = 33,994.80 × 17,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.20x = 582,453,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,453,305.28/22,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.40

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