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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.76, 33,481.44 and 17,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.76, 33,481.44 and 17,417.76 is: 26,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.76 : 33,481.44 = 17,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.76/33,481.44 = 17,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.76x = 33,481.44 × 17,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.76x = 583,171,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,171,686.37/22,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.97

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