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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.99, 33,058.71 and 17,634.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.99, 33,058.71 and 17,634.15 is: 26,415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.99 : 33,058.71 = 17,634.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.99/33,058.71 = 17,634.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.99x = 33,058.71 × 17,634.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.99x = 582,962,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,962,250.95/22,068.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,415.45

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