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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.10, 33,273.15 and 17,808.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.10, 33,273.15 and 17,808.10 is: 26,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.10 : 33,273.15 = 17,808.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.10/33,273.15 = 17,808.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.10x = 33,273.15 × 17,808.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.10x = 592,531,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,531,582.52/22,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.15

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