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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.80, 33,008.70 and 17,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.80, 33,008.70 and 17,858.60 is: 26,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.80 : 33,008.70 = 17,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.80/33,008.70 = 17,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.80x = 33,008.70 × 17,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.80x = 589,489,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,489,169.82/22,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,787.90

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