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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.67, 33,363.05 and 17,547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.67, 33,363.05 and 17,547.83 is: 26,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.67 : 33,363.05 = 17,547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.67/33,363.05 = 17,547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.67x = 33,363.05 × 17,547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.67x = 585,449,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,449,256.96/22,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,342.32

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