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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.30, 33,368.49 and 17,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.30, 33,368.49 and 17,551.46 is: 26,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.30 : 33,368.49 = 17,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.30/33,368.49 = 17,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.30x = 33,368.49 × 17,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.30x = 585,665,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,665,717.50/22,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.75

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