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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.66, 33,361.54 and 17,546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.66, 33,361.54 and 17,546.81 is: 26,340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.66 : 33,361.54 = 17,546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.66/33,361.54 = 17,546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.66x = 33,361.54 × 17,546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.66x = 585,388,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,388,393.01/22,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,340.78

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