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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.76 : 33,236.64 = 17,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.76/33,236.64 = 17,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.76x = 33,236.64 × 17,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.76x = 583,103,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,103,612.16/22,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,316

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