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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.20, 33,348.60 and 17,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.20, 33,348.60 and 17,307.60 is: 25,980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.20 : 33,348.60 = 17,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.20/33,348.60 = 17,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.20x = 33,348.60 × 17,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.20x = 577,184,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,184,229.36/22,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,980.33

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