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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.18, 33,541.58 and 17,430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.18, 33,541.58 and 17,430.02 is: 26,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.18 : 33,541.58 = 17,430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.18/33,541.58 = 17,430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.18x = 33,541.58 × 17,430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.18x = 584,630,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,630,410.23/22,382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.35

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