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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.78, 33,711.90 and 17,548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.78, 33,711.90 and 17,548.48 is: 26,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.78 : 33,711.90 = 17,548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.78/33,711.90 = 17,548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.78x = 33,711.90 × 17,548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.78x = 591,592,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,592,602.91/22,474.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.51

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