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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.94, 33,482.91 and 17,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.94, 33,482.91 and 17,395.27 is: 26,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.94 : 33,482.91 = 17,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.94/33,482.91 = 17,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.94x = 33,482.91 × 17,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.94x = 582,444,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,444,005.44/22,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.90

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