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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.56, 33,050.76 and 17,628.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.56, 33,050.76 and 17,628.72 is: 26,407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.56 : 33,050.76 = 17,628.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.56/33,050.76 = 17,628.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.56x = 33,050.76 × 17,628.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.56x = 582,642,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,642,593.83/22,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.46

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