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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.16, 33,231.96 and 17,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.16, 33,231.96 and 17,210.40 is: 25,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.16 : 33,231.96 = 17,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.16/33,231.96 = 17,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.16x = 33,231.96 × 17,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.16x = 571,935,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,935,324.38/22,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,823.15

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