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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.18, 33,415.34 and 17,380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.18, 33,415.34 and 17,380.58 is: 26,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.18 : 33,415.34 = 17,380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.18/33,415.34 = 17,380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.18x = 33,415.34 × 17,380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.18x = 580,777,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,777,736.12/22,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.49

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