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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.05, 33,481.58 and 17,394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.05, 33,481.58 and 17,394.38 is: 26,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.05 : 33,481.58 = 17,394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.05/33,481.58 = 17,394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.05x = 33,481.58 × 17,394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.05x = 582,391,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,391,071.14/22,321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.56

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