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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.61, 33,364.46 and 17,548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.61, 33,364.46 and 17,548.77 is: 26,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.61 : 33,364.46 = 17,548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.61/33,364.46 = 17,548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.61x = 33,364.46 × 17,548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.61x = 585,505,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,505,117.32/22,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,343.72

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