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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.85, 33,955.88 and 17,115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.85, 33,955.88 and 17,115.51 is: 25,625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.85 : 33,955.88 = 17,115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.85/33,955.88 = 17,115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.85x = 33,955.88 × 17,115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.85x = 581,172,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,172,118.12/22,679.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.04

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