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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.63, 33,321.10 and 16,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.63, 33,321.10 and 16,970.50 is: 25,385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.63 : 33,321.10 = 16,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.63/33,321.10 = 16,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.63x = 33,321.10 × 16,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.63x = 565,475,476.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,475,476.09/22,275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,385.39

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