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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,296.58, 33,399.51 and 17,890.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,296.58, 33,399.51 and 17,890.18 is: 26,798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,296.58 : 33,399.51 = 17,890.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,296.58/33,399.51 = 17,890.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,296.58x = 33,399.51 × 17,890.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,296.58x = 597,523,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,523,245.81/22,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.87

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