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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.93, 33,485.58 and 17,982.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.93, 33,485.58 and 17,982.67 is: 26,987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.93 : 33,485.58 = 17,982.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.93/33,485.58 = 17,982.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.93x = 33,485.58 × 17,982.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.93x = 602,160,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,160,134.90/22,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,987.05

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