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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,153.14, 33,201.87 and 17,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,153.14, 33,201.87 and 17,454.60 is: 26,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,153.14 : 33,201.87 = 17,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,153.14/33,201.87 = 17,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,153.14x = 33,201.87 × 17,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,153.14x = 579,525,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,525,360.10/22,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.96

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