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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.66, 33,707.34 and 17,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.66, 33,707.34 and 17,195.42 is: 25,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.66 : 33,707.34 = 17,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.66/33,707.34 = 17,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.66x = 33,707.34 × 17,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.66x = 579,611,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,611,952.65/22,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.20

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