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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.36, 33,197.58 and 20,617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.36, 33,197.58 and 20,617.36 is: 30,866.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.36 : 33,197.58 = 20,617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.36/33,197.58 = 20,617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.36x = 33,197.58 × 20,617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.36x = 684,446,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,446,457.99/22,174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.57

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