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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.86, 33,341.65 and 17,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.86, 33,341.65 and 17,325.51 is: 25,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.86 : 33,341.65 = 17,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.86/33,341.65 = 17,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.86x = 33,341.65 × 17,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.86x = 577,660,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,660,837.16/22,270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,937.97

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