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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.82, 33,297.20 and 17,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.82, 33,297.20 and 17,994.78 is: 26,953.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.82 : 33,297.20 = 17,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.82/33,297.20 = 17,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.82x = 33,297.20 × 17,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.82x = 599,175,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,175,788.62/22,229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.70

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