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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.55, 33,483.83 and 17,395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.55, 33,483.83 and 17,395.88 is: 26,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.55 : 33,483.83 = 17,395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.55/33,483.83 = 17,395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.55x = 33,483.83 × 17,395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.55x = 582,480,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,480,434.22/22,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.81

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