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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.76, 33,459.84 and 17,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.76, 33,459.84 and 17,965.52 is: 26,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.76 : 33,459.84 = 17,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.76/33,459.84 = 17,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.76x = 33,459.84 × 17,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.76x = 601,123,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,123,424.72/22,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.33

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