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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.18, 33,493.83 and 17,649.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.18, 33,493.83 and 17,649.51 is: 26,449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.18 : 33,493.83 = 17,649.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.18/33,493.83 = 17,649.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.18x = 33,493.83 × 17,649.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.18x = 591,149,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,149,687.52/22,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.44

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