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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.76, 33,238.14 and 17,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.76, 33,238.14 and 17,545 is: 26,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.76 : 33,238.14 = 17,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.76/33,238.14 = 17,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.76x = 33,238.14 × 17,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.76x = 583,163,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,163,166.30/22,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,317.50

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