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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150, 33,182.36 and 17,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150, 33,182.36 and 17,445.12 is: 26,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150 : 33,182.36 = 17,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150/33,182.36 = 17,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150x = 33,182.36 × 17,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150x = 578,870,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,870,252.08/22,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.10

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