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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.76, 33,385.14 and 17,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.76, 33,385.14 and 17,852.52 is: 26,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.76 : 33,385.14 = 17,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.76/33,385.14 = 17,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.76x = 33,385.14 × 17,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.76x = 596,008,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,008,879.55/22,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,778.78

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