Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.76, 33,236.64 and 17,544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,157.76, 33,236.64 and 17,544 is: 26,316
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,157.76 : 33,236.64 = 17,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,157.76/33,236.64 = 17,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,157.76x = 33,236.64 × 17,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,157.76x = 583,103,612.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,103,612.16/22,157.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,316
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