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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,317.89, 33,464.14 and 17,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,317.89, 33,464.14 and 17,250.28 is: 25,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.89 : 33,464.14 = 17,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.89/33,464.14 = 17,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.89x = 33,464.14 × 17,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.89x = 577,265,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,265,848.35/22,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,865.62

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