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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,234.80, 33,279.30 and 17,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,234.80, 33,279.30 and 17,277.60 is: 25,859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,234.80 : 33,279.30 = 17,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,234.80/33,279.30 = 17,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,234.80x = 33,279.30 × 17,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,234.80x = 574,986,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,986,433.68/22,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,859.75

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