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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,467.24, 33,700.70 and 17,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,467.24, 33,700.70 and 17,541 is: 26,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,467.24 : 33,700.70 = 17,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,467.24/33,700.70 = 17,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,467.24x = 33,700.70 × 17,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,467.24x = 591,143,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,143,978.70/22,467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.38

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