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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.43, 33,484.83 and 17,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.43, 33,484.83 and 17,982.17 is: 26,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.43 : 33,484.83 = 17,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.43/33,484.83 = 17,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.43x = 33,484.83 × 17,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.43x = 602,129,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,129,905.48/22,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,986.30

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