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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.36, 33,064.38 and 17,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.36, 33,064.38 and 17,930.28 is: 26,937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.36 : 33,064.38 = 17,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.36/33,064.38 = 17,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.36x = 33,064.38 × 17,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.36x = 592,853,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,853,591.43/22,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,937.65

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