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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.40, 33,069.60 and 17,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.40, 33,069.60 and 17,672.40 is: 26,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.40 : 33,069.60 = 17,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.40/33,069.60 = 17,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.40x = 33,069.60 × 17,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.40x = 584,419,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,419,199.04/22,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,508.60

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