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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.19, 33,294.76 and 17,993.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.19, 33,294.76 and 17,993.15 is: 26,951.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.19 : 33,294.76 = 17,993.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.19/33,294.76 = 17,993.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.19x = 33,294.76 × 17,993.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.19x = 599,077,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,077,812.79/22,228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,951.27

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