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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.21, 33,373.49 and 17,346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.21, 33,373.49 and 17,346.86 is: 25,969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.21 : 33,373.49 = 17,346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.21/33,373.49 = 17,346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.21x = 33,373.49 × 17,346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.21x = 578,925,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,925,258.74/22,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.85

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