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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.68, 33,417.59 and 17,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.68, 33,417.59 and 17,382.08 is: 26,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.68 : 33,417.59 = 17,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.68/33,417.59 = 17,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.68x = 33,417.59 × 17,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.68x = 580,866,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,866,968.79/22,290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.74

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