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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.48, 33,387.66 and 17,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.48, 33,387.66 and 17,917.20 is: 26,889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.48 : 33,387.66 = 17,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.48/33,387.66 = 17,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.48x = 33,387.66 × 17,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.48x = 598,213,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,213,381.75/22,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,889.04

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