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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.03, 33,290.37 and 17,499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.03, 33,290.37 and 17,499.39 is: 26,269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.03 : 33,290.37 = 17,499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.03/33,290.37 = 17,499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.03x = 33,290.37 × 17,499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.03x = 582,561,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,561,167.87/22,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.86

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