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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.66, 33,381.21 and 17,309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.66, 33,381.21 and 17,309.90 is: 25,972.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.66 : 33,381.21 = 17,309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.66/33,381.21 = 17,309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.66x = 33,381.21 × 17,309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.66x = 577,825,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,825,406.98/22,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.41

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