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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.29, 33,611.52 and 17,782.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.29, 33,611.52 and 17,782.17 is: 26,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.29 : 33,611.52 = 17,782.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.29/33,611.52 = 17,782.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.29x = 33,611.52 × 17,782.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.29x = 597,685,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,685,762.60/22,432.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.99

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