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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,250.80, 33,335.70 and 17,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,250.80, 33,335.70 and 17,601.40 is: 26,370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,250.80 : 33,335.70 = 17,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,250.80/33,335.70 = 17,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,250.80x = 33,335.70 × 17,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,250.80x = 586,754,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,754,989.98/22,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,370.06

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