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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155, 33,189.86 and 17,450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155, 33,189.86 and 17,450.12 is: 26,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155 : 33,189.86 = 17,450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155/33,189.86 = 17,450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155x = 33,189.86 × 17,450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155x = 579,167,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,167,039.78/22,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,141.60

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