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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.16, 33,372.14 and 17,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.16, 33,372.14 and 17,906.90 is: 26,873.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.16 : 33,372.14 = 17,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.16/33,372.14 = 17,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.16x = 33,372.14 × 17,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.16x = 597,591,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,591,573.77/22,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.56

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