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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.96, 33,470.52 and 17,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.96, 33,470.52 and 17,126.06 is: 25,568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.96 : 33,470.52 = 17,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.96/33,470.52 = 17,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.96x = 33,470.52 × 17,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.96x = 573,217,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,217,902.18/22,418.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,568.45

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