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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.50, 33,483.75 and 17,395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.50, 33,483.75 and 17,395.83 is: 26,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.50 : 33,483.75 = 17,395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.50/33,483.75 = 17,395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.50x = 33,483.75 × 17,395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.50x = 582,477,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,477,622.76/22,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.75

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