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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.73, 32,975.98 and 17,578.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.73, 32,975.98 and 17,578.90 is: 26,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.73 : 32,975.98 = 17,578.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.73/32,975.98 = 17,578.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.73x = 32,975.98 × 17,578.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.73x = 579,681,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,681,454.82/22,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.72

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