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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,329.62, 33,494.42 and 17,402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,329.62, 33,494.42 and 17,402.94 is: 26,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,329.62 : 33,494.42 = 17,402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,329.62/33,494.42 = 17,402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,329.62x = 33,494.42 × 17,402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,329.62x = 582,901,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,901,381.59/22,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.40

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