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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.16, 33,380.46 and 17,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.16, 33,380.46 and 17,309.40 is: 25,971.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.16 : 33,380.46 = 17,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.16/33,380.46 = 17,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.16x = 33,380.46 × 17,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.16x = 577,795,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,795,734.32/22,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.66

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