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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.73, 33,562.80 and 17,473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.73, 33,562.80 and 17,473.29 is: 26,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.73 : 33,562.80 = 17,473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.73/33,562.80 = 17,473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.73x = 33,562.80 × 17,473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.73x = 586,452,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,452,537.61/22,418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.04

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