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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673, 33,982.62 and 17,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673, 33,982.62 and 17,107.88 is: 25,641.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673 : 33,982.62 = 17,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673/33,982.62 = 17,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673x = 33,982.62 × 17,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673x = 581,370,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,370,585.05/22,673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.54

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