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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.13, 33,383.16 and 17,561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.13, 33,383.16 and 17,561.30 is: 26,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.13 : 33,383.16 = 17,561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.13/33,383.16 = 17,561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.13x = 33,383.16 × 17,561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.13x = 586,251,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,251,520.79/22,238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.45

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