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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.37, 33,286.38 and 17,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.37, 33,286.38 and 17,496.73 is: 26,265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.37 : 33,286.38 = 17,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.37/33,286.38 = 17,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.37x = 33,286.38 × 17,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.37x = 582,402,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,402,803.54/22,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.87

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