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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.12, 33,499.44 and 17,142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.12, 33,499.44 and 17,142.48 is: 25,680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.12 : 33,499.44 = 17,142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.12/33,499.44 = 17,142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.12x = 33,499.44 × 17,142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.12x = 574,263,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,263,480.21/22,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,680.19

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