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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,328.90, 33,509.55 and 17,998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,328.90, 33,509.55 and 17,998.64 is: 27,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,328.90 : 33,509.55 = 17,998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,328.90/33,509.55 = 17,998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,328.90x = 33,509.55 × 17,998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,328.90x = 603,126,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,126,198.24/22,328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,011.02

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