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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.21, 33,374.99 and 17,347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.21, 33,374.99 and 17,347.86 is: 25,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.21 : 33,374.99 = 17,347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.21/33,374.99 = 17,347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.21x = 33,374.99 × 17,347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.21x = 578,984,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,984,654.02/22,293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.35

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