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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.77, 33,251.69 and 17,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.77, 33,251.69 and 17,753.51 is: 26,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.77 : 33,251.69 = 17,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.77/33,251.69 = 17,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.77x = 33,251.69 × 17,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.77x = 590,334,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,334,228.28/22,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.30

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