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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.41, 33,367.17 and 17,550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.41, 33,367.17 and 17,550.56 is: 26,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.41 : 33,367.17 = 17,550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.41/33,367.17 = 17,550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.41x = 33,367.17 × 17,550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.41x = 585,612,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,612,352.28/22,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,346.41

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