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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.03, 33,296.37 and 17,503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.03, 33,296.37 and 17,503.39 is: 26,275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.03 : 33,296.37 = 17,503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.03/33,296.37 = 17,503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.03x = 33,296.37 × 17,503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.03x = 582,799,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,799,349.69/22,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,275.86

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