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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151, 33,183.86 and 17,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151, 33,183.86 and 17,446.12 is: 26,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151 : 33,183.86 = 17,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151/33,183.86 = 17,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151x = 33,183.86 × 17,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151x = 578,929,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,929,603.62/22,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.60

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