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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.64, 33,228.48 and 17,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.64, 33,228.48 and 17,215.68 is: 25,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.64 : 33,228.48 = 17,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.64/33,228.48 = 17,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.64x = 33,228.48 × 17,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.64x = 572,050,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,050,878.57/22,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,785.90

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