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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.52, 33,298.68 and 17,606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.52, 33,298.68 and 17,606.48 is: 26,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.52 : 33,298.68 = 17,606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.52/33,298.68 = 17,606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.52x = 33,298.68 × 17,606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.52x = 586,272,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,272,543.45/22,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,364.12

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