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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.82, 33,007.68 and 17,600.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.82, 33,007.68 and 17,600.54 is: 26,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.82 : 33,007.68 = 17,600.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.82/33,007.68 = 17,600.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.82x = 33,007.68 × 17,600.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.82x = 580,952,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,952,963.28/22,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,366.42

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