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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294.08, 33,395.76 and 17,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294.08, 33,395.76 and 17,887.68 is: 26,795.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294.08 : 33,395.76 = 17,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294.08/33,395.76 = 17,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294.08x = 33,395.76 × 17,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294.08x = 597,372,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,372,668.24/22,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,795.13

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