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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.80, 33,274.80 and 17,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.80, 33,274.80 and 17,274.60 is: 25,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.80 : 33,274.80 = 17,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.80/33,274.80 = 17,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.80x = 33,274.80 × 17,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.80x = 574,808,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,808,860.08/22,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.26

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