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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.19, 33,421.32 and 17,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.19, 33,421.32 and 17,384.59 is: 26,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.19 : 33,421.32 = 17,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.19/33,421.32 = 17,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.19x = 33,421.32 × 17,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.19x = 581,015,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,015,945.46/22,293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.49

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