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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.30, 33,021.45 and 17,867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.30, 33,021.45 and 17,867.10 is: 26,800.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.30 : 33,021.45 = 17,867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.30/33,021.45 = 17,867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.30x = 33,021.45 × 17,867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.30x = 589,997,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,997,549.30/22,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,800.65

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