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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.96, 33,251.97 and 17,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.96, 33,251.97 and 17,753.70 is: 26,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.96 : 33,251.97 = 17,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.96/33,251.97 = 17,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.96x = 33,251.97 × 17,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.96x = 590,345,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,345,504.02/22,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.58

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