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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.44, 33,740.82 and 17,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.44, 33,740.82 and 17,283.96 is: 25,948.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.44 : 33,740.82 = 17,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.44/33,740.82 = 17,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.44x = 33,740.82 × 17,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.44x = 583,174,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,174,983.25/22,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,948.37

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