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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152, 33,185.36 and 17,447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152, 33,185.36 and 17,447.12 is: 26,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152 : 33,185.36 = 17,447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152/33,185.36 = 17,447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152x = 33,185.36 × 17,447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152x = 578,988,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,988,958.16/22,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,137.10

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