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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.40, 33,167.10 and 17,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.40, 33,167.10 and 17,737.40 is: 26,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.40 : 33,167.10 = 17,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.40/33,167.10 = 17,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.40x = 33,167.10 × 17,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.40x = 588,298,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,298,119.54/22,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.10

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