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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.91, 33,547.82 and 17,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.91, 33,547.82 and 17,306.19 is: 25,949.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.91 : 33,547.82 = 17,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.91/33,547.82 = 17,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.91x = 33,547.82 × 17,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.91x = 580,584,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,584,860.47/22,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,949.19

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