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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.58, 33,058.51 and 17,796.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.58, 33,058.51 and 17,796.58 is: 26,731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.58 : 33,058.51 = 17,796.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.58/33,058.51 = 17,796.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.58x = 33,058.51 × 17,796.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.58x = 588,328,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,328,290.76/22,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,731.77

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