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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.72, 33,416.30 and 17,936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.72, 33,416.30 and 17,936.48 is: 26,917.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.72 : 33,416.30 = 17,936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.72/33,416.30 = 17,936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.72x = 33,416.30 × 17,936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.72x = 599,370,796.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,370,796.62/22,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,917.79

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