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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,191, 33,309.30 and 17,313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,191, 33,309.30 and 17,313.96 is: 25,988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,191 : 33,309.30 = 17,313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,191/33,309.30 = 17,313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,191x = 33,309.30 × 17,313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,191x = 576,715,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,715,887.83/22,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.73

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