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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.86, 33,282.62 and 17,494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.86, 33,282.62 and 17,494.23 is: 26,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.86 : 33,282.62 = 17,494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.86/33,282.62 = 17,494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.86x = 33,282.62 × 17,494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.86x = 582,253,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,253,774.21/22,170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,262.11

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