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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.94, 33,295.89 and 17,993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.94, 33,295.89 and 17,993.90 is: 26,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.94 : 33,295.89 = 17,993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.94/33,295.89 = 17,993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.94x = 33,295.89 × 17,993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.94x = 599,122,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,122,998.31/22,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,952.38

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