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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.78, 33,713.40 and 17,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.78, 33,713.40 and 17,549.48 is: 26,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.78 : 33,713.40 = 17,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.78/33,713.40 = 17,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.78x = 33,713.40 × 17,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.78x = 591,652,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,652,639.03/22,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,324.01

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