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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.63, 33,382.41 and 17,560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.63, 33,382.41 and 17,560.79 is: 26,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.63 : 33,382.41 = 17,560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.63/33,382.41 = 17,560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.63x = 33,382.41 × 17,560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.63x = 586,221,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,221,491.70/22,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,361.69

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