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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,374.66, 33,548.94 and 17,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,374.66, 33,548.94 and 17,306.94 is: 25,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,374.66 : 33,548.94 = 17,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,374.66/33,548.94 = 17,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,374.66x = 33,548.94 × 17,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,374.66x = 580,629,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,629,491.64/22,374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.32

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