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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.64, 33,971.76 and 17,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.64, 33,971.76 and 17,166.24 is: 25,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.64 : 33,971.76 = 17,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.64/33,971.76 = 17,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.64x = 33,971.76 × 17,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.64x = 583,167,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,167,385.38/22,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,716.66

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