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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,230.30, 33,371.49 and 17,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,230.30, 33,371.49 and 17,553.45 is: 26,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230.30 : 33,371.49 = 17,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230.30/33,371.49 = 17,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230.30x = 33,371.49 × 17,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230.30x = 585,784,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,784,781.14/22,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.74

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