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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.44, 33,689.07 and 17,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.44, 33,689.07 and 17,533.20 is: 26,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.44 : 33,689.07 = 17,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.44/33,689.07 = 17,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.44x = 33,689.07 × 17,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.44x = 590,677,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,677,202.12/22,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,299.73

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