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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.76, 33,380.64 and 17,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.76, 33,380.64 and 17,849.52 is: 26,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.76 : 33,380.64 = 17,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.76/33,380.64 = 17,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.76x = 33,380.64 × 17,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.76x = 595,828,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,828,401.29/22,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,774.28

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