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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.50, 33,462.54 and 17,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.50, 33,462.54 and 17,967.24 is: 26,963.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.50 : 33,462.54 = 17,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.50/33,462.54 = 17,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.50x = 33,462.54 × 17,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.50x = 601,229,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,229,487.19/22,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,963.99

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