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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.80, 33,338.70 and 17,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.80, 33,338.70 and 17,603.40 is: 26,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.80 : 33,338.70 = 17,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.80/33,338.70 = 17,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.80x = 33,338.70 × 17,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.80x = 586,874,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,874,471.58/22,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.06

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