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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.54, 33,474.60 and 17,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.54, 33,474.60 and 17,398.08 is: 26,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.54 : 33,474.60 = 17,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.54/33,474.60 = 17,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.54x = 33,474.60 × 17,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.54x = 582,393,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,393,768.77/22,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.80

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