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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.74, 33,559.80 and 17,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.74, 33,559.80 and 17,471.28 is: 26,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.74 : 33,559.80 = 17,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.74/33,559.80 = 17,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.74x = 33,559.80 × 17,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.74x = 586,332,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,332,662.54/22,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.02

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