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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.24, 33,708.20 and 17,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.24, 33,708.20 and 17,546 is: 26,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.24 : 33,708.20 = 17,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.24/33,708.20 = 17,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.24x = 33,708.20 × 17,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.24x = 591,444,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,444,077.20/22,472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,318.88

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