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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.35, 33,955.12 and 17,115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.35, 33,955.12 and 17,115.01 is: 25,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.35 : 33,955.12 = 17,115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.35/33,955.12 = 17,115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.35x = 33,955.12 × 17,115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.35x = 581,142,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,142,218.35/22,679.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.29

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