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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.19, 33,296.26 and 17,994.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.19, 33,296.26 and 17,994.15 is: 26,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.19 : 33,296.26 = 17,994.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.19/33,296.26 = 17,994.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.19x = 33,296.26 × 17,994.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.19x = 599,137,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,137,896.88/22,229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,952.75

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