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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,470.44, 33,734.82 and 17,279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,470.44, 33,734.82 and 17,279.96 is: 25,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,470.44 : 33,734.82 = 17,279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,470.44/33,734.82 = 17,279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,470.44x = 33,734.82 × 17,279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,470.44x = 582,936,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,936,340.21/22,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.36

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