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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.59, 33,147.51 and 17,421.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.59, 33,147.51 and 17,421.81 is: 26,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.59 : 33,147.51 = 17,421.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.59/33,147.51 = 17,421.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.59x = 33,147.51 × 17,421.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.59x = 577,489,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,489,621.19/22,126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.35

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