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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.47, 33,590.24 and 17,713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.47, 33,590.24 and 17,713.82 is: 26,545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.47 : 33,590.24 = 17,713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.47/33,590.24 = 17,713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.47x = 33,590.24 × 17,713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.47x = 595,011,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,011,465.12/22,414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,545.86

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