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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.18, 33,532.58 and 17,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.18, 33,532.58 and 17,424.02 is: 26,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.18 : 33,532.58 = 17,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.18/33,532.58 = 17,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.18x = 33,532.58 × 17,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.18x = 584,272,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,272,344.57/22,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.35

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