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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.73, 32,974.49 and 17,577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.73, 32,974.49 and 17,577.90 is: 26,331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.73 : 32,974.49 = 17,577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.73/32,974.49 = 17,577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.73x = 32,974.49 × 17,577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.73x = 579,622,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,622,199.88/22,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.23

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