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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.79, 33,168.84 and 17,908.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.79, 33,168.84 and 17,908.87 is: 26,825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.79 : 33,168.84 = 17,908.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.79/33,168.84 = 17,908.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.79x = 33,168.84 × 17,908.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.79x = 594,016,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,016,443.61/22,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.42

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