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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.41, 33,563.58 and 17,912.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.41, 33,563.58 and 17,912.37 is: 26,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.41 : 33,563.58 = 17,912.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.41/33,563.58 = 17,912.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.41x = 33,563.58 × 17,912.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.41x = 601,203,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,203,064.17/22,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,868.91

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