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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,333.02, 33,499.49 and 17,406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,333.02, 33,499.49 and 17,406.35 is: 26,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,333.02 : 33,499.49 = 17,406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,333.02/33,499.49 = 17,406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,333.02x = 33,499.49 × 17,406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,333.02x = 583,103,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,103,891.28/22,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.50

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