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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,230.65, 33,362.38 and 17,900.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,230.65, 33,362.38 and 17,900.39 is: 26,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230.65 : 33,362.38 = 17,900.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230.65/33,362.38 = 17,900.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230.65x = 33,362.38 × 17,900.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230.65x = 597,199,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,199,719.11/22,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.80

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