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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.08, 33,397.26 and 17,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.08, 33,397.26 and 17,888.68 is: 26,796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.08 : 33,397.26 = 17,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.08/33,397.26 = 17,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.08x = 33,397.26 × 17,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.08x = 597,432,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,432,897.02/22,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,796.62

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