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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,201, 33,324.30 and 17,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,201, 33,324.30 and 17,323.96 is: 26,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,201 : 33,324.30 = 17,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,201/33,324.30 = 17,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,201x = 33,324.30 × 17,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,201x = 577,308,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,308,840.23/22,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.73

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