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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.58, 33,398.01 and 17,889.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.58, 33,398.01 and 17,889.18 is: 26,797.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.58 : 33,398.01 = 17,889.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.58/33,398.01 = 17,889.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.58x = 33,398.01 × 17,889.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.58x = 597,463,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,463,012.53/22,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,797.37

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