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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.72, 33,426.78 and 17,943.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.72, 33,426.78 and 17,943.48 is: 26,928.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.72 : 33,426.78 = 17,943.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.72/33,426.78 = 17,943.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.72x = 33,426.78 × 17,943.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.72x = 599,792,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,792,758.39/22,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,928.27

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