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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,469.24, 33,703.70 and 17,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,469.24, 33,703.70 and 17,543 is: 26,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,469.24 : 33,703.70 = 17,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,469.24/33,703.70 = 17,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,469.24x = 33,703.70 × 17,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,469.24x = 591,264,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,264,009.10/22,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,314.38

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