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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.24, 33,188.04 and 17,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.24, 33,188.04 and 17,215.24 is: 25,762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.24 : 33,188.04 = 17,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.24/33,188.04 = 17,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.24x = 33,188.04 × 17,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.24x = 571,340,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,340,073.73/22,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.45

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